What is so special about Barcelona?

Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.



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The city of Barcelona has been a center for art since the late 1800s. Throughout history, many famous artists have lived in Barcelona. These include Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and the influential architect Antoni Gaudi who has designed some of Barcelona's most iconic buildings.

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The city offers an unparalleled quality of life, stunning beaches, buzzing nightlife, wondrous architecture, and culture as beautiful as the city's surrounding landscapes. With all these things and more, it's no surprise that expats in Barcelona call this Catalonian capital their home away from home.

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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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The cities that have come closest to this number have been selected for the ranking of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of Barcelona obtains the bronze medal in this ranking with an 81.9% coincidence.

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Barcelona is a modern, vibrant city that takes special pride in its history and famous architecture. The sunny weather all-year-round is a reason enough for people who come from colder areas to flock to this paradise. Barcelona is also famous for its restaurants and bars serving exquisite traditional food.

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The people of Barcelona are generally very friendly, non-aggressive, calm, helpful and generous, particularly with their time. To most, maintaining enduring relationships is more important than the desire for more and more material wealth.

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There's no one place that American expats live in Barcelona. Most locals opt for Gracia or Eixample. Eixample offers a small, neighborhood vibe and is close to the city's most popular areas.

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Barcelona is a city that almost everyone falls in love with and it is not hard to see why. Barcelona is an artistic city with unique architecture, vibrant cultural scenery, access to mountain and sea, delicious food and beautiful people.

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Barcelona culture is the culmination of fragments of tradition and modernism. As the capital city of the independent community of Catalonia, Barcelona is a traveler's dream with over 20 Michelin-star restaurants, a history rooted in Roman conquest, and its tryst as a modern city brimming with chance encounters.

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Sister City ties established: 1980 Barcelona is, in many respects, a striking twin of Boston, with its port, where Columbus began his historical journey, the modern office tower of its commercial district, and the narrow, winding streets of its Barrio Gotico.

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Is Barcelona safe to visit right now? According to The Economist, Barcelona is a safe destination with an overall Safe City Index of 77.8, making it the 11th safest city among 60 cities worldwide. Tourists can explore its breathtaking sights and enjoy various activities without encountering dangerous criminals.

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Barcelona, Spain Barcelona oozes style and is easily one of the most luxurious cities in the world. What was once a run-down port with its back to the sea has been transformed into an international sensation.

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“Barcelona is too crowded” It's not a big city, whether you count in terms of population or in terms of the physical area it takes up. In other words, there isn't that much space, and there are whole lot of visitors. It's definitely noticeable how much tourism has exploded in the city just in the past five years.

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  • Paella. Paella. It's impossible to talk about Barcelona food and not mention paella. ...
  • Croquettes. Croquettes. ...
  • Patatas Bravas. Patatas Bravas. ...
  • Jamon Iberico. Jamon Iberico. ...
  • Potato Bombas. Potato Bombas. ...
  • Gazpacho. Gazpacho. ...
  • Escalivada. Escalivada. ...
  • Fideuà Fideuà


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There are two official languages in the city: Catalan and Spanish. The overwhelming majority of Barcelona's residents consider themselves fully bilingual. That means they can switch from Catalan to Spanish with ease.

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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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