What are 3 interesting facts about Barcelona?

8 Fun Facts About Barcelona
  • Barcelona was the capital city of Spain from 1937 to 1939. Today, it remains the capital of the region of Catalonia.
  • A sculpture of a goldfish—designed by Frank Gehry—dominates the shoreline. It was constructed as part of the city's preparations for the 1992 Summer Olympics.




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15 Surprising Things About Spain
  • Spanish is the 2nd most widely spoken language in the world.
  • Spain has a royal family.
  • Spanish people do not consider paella as Spain's national dish.
  • 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain.
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Facts About Barcelona Food Fact 46: Contrary to popular belief, paella was not originated in Barcelona. This famous Spanish dish was actually invented in Valencia, Eastern Spain. Fact 47: Barcelona is known for its tapas culture, where small plates of various dishes are shared among friends and family.

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23 Interesting and Fun Facts About Spain
  • Fun Facts About Spain.
  • Rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Spain Hosts the World's Biggest Food Fight.
  • Spanish is the second-most spoken native language.
  • First Modern Novel; Don Quixote.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Birthplace of Flamenco.
  • Spain is Home to the World's Oldest Restaurant.


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Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Antoni Tàpies and Salvador Dalí were pioneers of modern art that became famous around the world and without Eusebi Güell the works of Gaudí would probably not exist today.

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Cava. Also known as Spanish wine, Cava is often the drink of choice for locals in Barcelona. You'll find all kinds of establishments selling Cava, and you can even get it relatively cheap. But don't worry, it's still often a very high-quality beverage.

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