Some general information about Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, and the second largest city of Spain.
It lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. In 1992 the Summer Olympic Games were held in Barcelona.
The city is also famous of the buildings of Gaudí. 
He was Spain's famous architect, and now his fascinating legacy of colourful buildings and creations are the main attractions of Barcelona.
For example the Güell Park, or the Sagrada Familia.

Plaza de Espanya

The Plaza de Espanya from the stairs of National Art Museum of Catalonia:

View from the Montjuïc

At the top of Montjuïc hill (214m), the Castell de Montjuïc is a fortress built during the 18th century to defense the harbour. The Montjuïc hill was the location of the 1929 Universal Exhibition and of the 1992 Olympic Games. Montjuïc is translated as Hill of the Jews in the medieval Catalan language.

Castell of Montjuïc

Today there are only flowers in the moat.  :)

Palau Sant Jordi

The sport arena was opened in 1992 for the Summer Olympic Games, and it's lies on the Montjui. It was designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. The capacity of the arena is 17000.

Montjuic Communications Tower

The tower was desinged by the spanish architect Santiago Calatrava Valls, and built to transmit television coverage of the Olympic Games in 1992.
It's 136m high, and represent an athlete holding the olympic flame.

Palm Trees and the sea

The harbour from Montjuic

Gardens on the Montjuic hill

Palm trees everywhere... :)