Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a country whose nation boasts a long history. Originally a small Roman city called Barcino dating back to the First Century BC which, over the centuries, developed into an important medieval city The splendor of that period ended at the start of the modern era with the War of the Spanish Succession. Even so, the city progressed with the times, industrializing and becoming the economic driving force of today’s Catalonia and enjoying self-govenment as an autonomous region in the Spanish state.

Barcelona is an open, vibrant and creative city with a busy cultural, political, business and commercial life. It is a metropolis where every imaginable language can be heard, as well as a city that invites its residents and visitors alike to discover its Catalan culture and traditions. 

The citizens of Barcelona know how to enjoy culture in all its facets and they are great promoters of culture ; as a Mediterranean city, Barcelona offers a wide range of recreational options and these embrace all the disciplines related to the world of culture. 

Catalan culture & tradition is prevalent in its

Architecture, gastronomy, local festivities and people