Geography<\/h2>\n
The city and province of Barcelona are located in the Catalonia (cat: Catalunya, es: Catalu\u00f1a) Autonomous Community, in North-Eastern Spain. The city is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the South-east and the Collserola range to the Northwest. The rivers Bes\u00f3s and Llobregat flank the city on the north and south respectively.<\/p>\n
People<\/h2>\n![\"Face](\"https:\/\/resabi.com\/explorer\/base\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/Face-of-Barcelona-Roy-Lichtenstein-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Face of Barcelona sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPopulation<\/h3>\n
1,604,555<\/strong>\u00a0in the city (5,375,774<\/strong> in the metropolitan area.)<\/p>\nDenomination<\/h3>\n
Barcelonian, Barcelonan \/ barcelon\u00ed<\/i>,\u00a0-ina<\/i>\u00a0(cat<\/em>) \/ barcelon\u00e9s,\u00a0<\/i>-esa\u00a0(es)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nReligion<\/h3>\n
Most of the inhabitants state they are Roman Catholic<\/strong> (208\u00a0churches).<\/p>\nIn a 2011 survey conducted by InfoCat\u00f3lica, 49.5% of Barcelona residents of all ages identified themselves as Catholic. This was the first time that more than half of respondents did not identify themselves as Catholic. The numbers reflect a broader trend in Spain whereby the numbers of self-identified Catholics have declined.<\/p>\n
The province has the largest Muslim community<\/strong> in Spain, 322,698 people in Barcelona province are of Muslim faith. The city also has the largest Jewish community<\/strong> in Spain, with an estimated 3,500 Jews living in the city.<\/p>\nArt & Culture<\/h2>\n![\"Juan](\"https:\/\/resabi.com\/explorer\/base\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/08\/Juan-Miro-Mosaic-at-La-Rambla-Barcelona.jpg\")
Mosaic by Joan Miro at La Rambla street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona is one of Europe’s most artistic cities and one of the top incubators of modern art and culture. It was home to some of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and their legacy is still visible in the city. Picasso, Mir\u00f3, Dal\u00ed, Gaud\u00ed and Calatrava, and many others before and after them got inspired in Barcelona, and in turn left their own art as inspiration to others.<\/p>\n
Best time to visit Barcelona<\/h2>\n
The best time to visit Barcelona is April \u2013 June <\/strong>and September – October<\/strong>. In July and August the city can get very hot and overcrowded by tourists from the neighbouring sea resorts.<\/p>\nShort History<\/h2>\n… Notice: This section is still under construction …<\/span><\/h3>\nThe city’s rich history dates to pre-Roman times, though the data from this period is very scarce. During the Roman era, the city was named Barcino and it was an important port at the Iberian peninsula.<\/p>\n
During medieval times, Barcelona was a significant port city in the Kingdom of Aragon. A significant legacy from the medieval and renaissance period can be observed at the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) in the heart of Barcelona.<\/p>\n
In the early 18th century, the city started rapidly spreading outside of the medieval walls, and new neighbourhoods like Barceloneta were born.<\/p>\n
Language<\/h2>\n
The official and most commonly spoken language in Barcelona is Castellano (Spanish)<\/strong> , followed by\u00a0Catalan<\/strong> which is also official. English is commonly spoken, especially in the touristy areas and among younger population.<\/p>\nWeather & climate<\/h2>\n![\"Barcelona](\"https:\/\/resabi.com\/explorer\/base\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/10\/Barcelona-average-temperatures-and-precipitation-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Barcelona average temperatures and precipitation, via Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona has a subtropical climate bordering a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Thanks to its location on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic west winds often arrive in Barcelona with low humidity, producing no rain. The proximity of the Atlantic, its latitude, and the relief, are the reasons why the summers are not as dry as in most other Mediterranean Basin locations.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nWeather report for the next couple of days<\/h3>\n[wunderground location=”Barcelona,Spain” numdays=”4″ layout=”table-horizontal” measurement=”c” showdata=”daynames,icon,highlow,text,date” iconset=”Incredible”]\n
More weather info here<\/a>.<\/p>\nTop festivities & events<\/h2>\n\n- Reyes Magos (3 kings) \u2013 January 6<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Barcelona Carnival – February\/March<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Easter \u2013 April<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Feria de Abril – April<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sant Jordi (patron saint of Catalonia) – April 23<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Formula 1 Grand Prix – May<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Fiesta de Barceloneta – June<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia – August<\/strong><\/li>\n
- La Merc\u00e8 (patron saint of Barcelona) – September 24
\n<\/strong><\/li>\n- Fira de Santa Ll\u00facia – December<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Barcelona districts<\/h2>\n
Since 1987, the city has been divided into 10\u00a0administrative districts (districtes<\/i> in Catalan, distritos<\/i> in Spanish):<\/p>\n\n- Ciutat Vella (Old Town)<\/li>\n
- Eixample<\/li>\n
- Sants-Montju\u00efc<\/li>\n
- Les Corts<\/li>\n
- Sarri\u00e0-Sant Gervasi<\/li>\n
- Gr\u00e0cia<\/li>\n
- Horta-Guinard\u00f3<\/li>\n
- Nou Barris (New Neighbourhoods)<\/li>\n
- Sant Andreu<\/li>\n
- Sant Mart\u00ed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The districts are based mostly on historical divisions, and several are former towns annexed by the city of Barcelona in the 18th and 19th centuries that still maintain their own distinct character. Each district has its own council led by a city councillor.<\/p>\n
Fun facts<\/h2>\n
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\n- There are two legends about the establishment of Barcelona. One says that it was founded by Hercules, 400 years before the building of Rome. According to the other one, the city was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Carthaginian leader Hamilcar Barca, father of Hannibal, who named the city Barkeno, after his family name.<\/li>\n
- Each year, 8 million tourists visit Barcelona,<\/strong> making it Europe\u2019s third most-visited city after London and Paris.<\/li>\n
- A\u00a0typical Roman grid plan is still visible today in the Barri Gotic<\/em>\u00a0(Gothic Quarter)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- The port of Barcelona is Europe\u2019s largest cruise port<\/strong>. It has 9 cruise and 4 ferry terminals.<\/li>\n
- The colossal Sagrada Fam\u00edlia temple<\/strong>, is the only top city landmark that hasn’t yet been finished. It has been under construction since 1882.<\/li>\n
- Some people claim that the Columbus statue is pointing towards America or Genoa<\/strong>, but he is actually pointing\u00a0to somewhere near Constantine, Algeria, or most likely, simply out to sea.<\/li>\n
- April 23rd is Saint George’s Day (La Diada de San Jordi<\/em>), <\/strong>the national festival day in Barcelona and throughout the Catalonia region. On this day, Catalonians give their loved ones roses and books, similar to Valentine\u2019s Day. Saint George’s Day celebrations inspired UNESCO to declare April 23 as World Book Day.<\/li>\n
- Barcelona has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/strong> Seven of them were created by Gaudi<\/a>, and the other two by Domenech i Montaner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Population<\/h3>\n
1,604,555<\/strong>\u00a0in the city (5,375,774<\/strong> in the metropolitan area.)<\/p>\n Barcelonian, Barcelonan \/ barcelon\u00ed<\/i>,\u00a0-ina<\/i>\u00a0(cat<\/em>) \/ barcelon\u00e9s,\u00a0<\/i>-esa\u00a0(es)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Most of the inhabitants state they are Roman Catholic<\/strong> (208\u00a0churches).<\/p>\n In a 2011 survey conducted by InfoCat\u00f3lica, 49.5% of Barcelona residents of all ages identified themselves as Catholic. This was the first time that more than half of respondents did not identify themselves as Catholic. The numbers reflect a broader trend in Spain whereby the numbers of self-identified Catholics have declined.<\/p>\n The province has the largest Muslim community<\/strong> in Spain, 322,698 people in Barcelona province are of Muslim faith. The city also has the largest Jewish community<\/strong> in Spain, with an estimated 3,500 Jews living in the city.<\/p>\n Barcelona is one of Europe’s most artistic cities and one of the top incubators of modern art and culture. It was home to some of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and their legacy is still visible in the city. Picasso, Mir\u00f3, Dal\u00ed, Gaud\u00ed and Calatrava, and many others before and after them got inspired in Barcelona, and in turn left their own art as inspiration to others.<\/p>\n The best time to visit Barcelona is April \u2013 June <\/strong>and September – October<\/strong>. In July and August the city can get very hot and overcrowded by tourists from the neighbouring sea resorts.<\/p>\n The city’s rich history dates to pre-Roman times, though the data from this period is very scarce. During the Roman era, the city was named Barcino and it was an important port at the Iberian peninsula.<\/p>\n During medieval times, Barcelona was a significant port city in the Kingdom of Aragon. A significant legacy from the medieval and renaissance period can be observed at the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) in the heart of Barcelona.<\/p>\n In the early 18th century, the city started rapidly spreading outside of the medieval walls, and new neighbourhoods like Barceloneta were born.<\/p>\n The official and most commonly spoken language in Barcelona is Castellano (Spanish)<\/strong> , followed by\u00a0Catalan<\/strong> which is also official. English is commonly spoken, especially in the touristy areas and among younger population.<\/p>\n Barcelona has a subtropical climate bordering a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Thanks to its location on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic west winds often arrive in Barcelona with low humidity, producing no rain. The proximity of the Atlantic, its latitude, and the relief, are the reasons why the summers are not as dry as in most other Mediterranean Basin locations.<\/p>\n More weather info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since 1987, the city has been divided into 10\u00a0administrative districts (districtes<\/i> in Catalan, distritos<\/i> in Spanish):<\/p>\n The districts are based mostly on historical divisions, and several are former towns annexed by the city of Barcelona in the 18th and 19th centuries that still maintain their own distinct character. Each district has its own council led by a city councillor.<\/p>\nDenomination<\/h3>\n
Religion<\/h3>\n
Art & Culture<\/h2>\n
Best time to visit Barcelona<\/h2>\n
Short History<\/h2>\n
… Notice: This section is still under construction …<\/span><\/h3>\n
Language<\/h2>\n
Weather & climate<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Weather report for the next couple of days<\/h3>\n[wunderground location=”Barcelona,Spain” numdays=”4″ layout=”table-horizontal” measurement=”c” showdata=”daynames,icon,highlow,text,date” iconset=”Incredible”]\n
Top festivities & events<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/li>\nBarcelona districts<\/h2>\n
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Fun facts<\/h2>\n
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