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	Barcelona - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia and the second most populous city in Spain.
		Barcelona and the province of Catalonia were annexed by the French Empire of Napoleon after he invaded Spain and put his brother Joseph on the Spanish throne.
		Barcelona was a stronghold for the anarchist cause, siding with the Republic's democratically elected government during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barcelona (2719 words)

	Encyclopedia: Barcelona, Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast, between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, 160 km south of the Pyrenees mountain range, the border with France.
		Population of the city of Barcelona proper was 1,583,000 as of 2003 estimates.
		Barcelona became a Frankish county, which eventually became independent and expanded to include the Principate of Catalonia, later formed the Kingdom of Aragon who conquered many overseas possessions, ruling the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona to Athens.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Barcelona,-Spain (1898 words)

	Barcelona -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		15,764/Km Barcelona is the (A seat of government) capital of (A region of northeastern Spain) Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern (A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power) Spain ().
		It was overrun by (Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)) Franco's forces in 1939, which ushered in a reign of cultural and (Click link for more info and facts about political repression) political repression that lasted decades.
		Barcelona, with its mild weather and dense medieval center, is renowned for its parks and open spaces.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/barcelona.htm (3041 words)

	Barcelona Travel Guide, Catalonia, Spain
		In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population.
		The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century.
		Spain • Madrid • Barcelona • Valencia • Seville • Granada • Salamanca • Tenerife • Guanajuato • Málaga
	www.aboutbarcelona.com (394 words)

	Barcelona Costa Brava Spain by Barcelona.to
		Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and exciting cities on the western Mediterranean seaboard, sedulously promoting itself as a European metropolis, a link between the sub-Pyrenean peninsula and the heartland of Western Europe.
		Barcelona is known throughout the world as a city of culture, with an important heritage and a permanent and exciting range of activities on offer.
		Barcelona is a celebration of colour and the unconventional, with her most famous architect, Antonio Gaudí, having left his mark.
	www.barcelona.to (355 words)

	BARCELONA by All About Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Barcelona, located at the Mediterranean sea in the very north of the Spanish coast, is certainly the most cosmopolitan and economically most active city in this country.
		Of course, Barcelona has an old history, and there are monuments of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods or still before, but most characteristic is what has been built during the last, say, 100 years.
		Barcelona has been a center of Modernist architecture and is distinguished specially by the works of genial Antoní Gaudí, who together with his great contemporaries gave new and exciting looks to it, but has remained since then at the top of modernity.
	www.red2000.com /spain/barcelon (362 words)

	Barcelona -> History on Encyclopedia.com 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Barcelona was founded by the Carthaginians, and, according to tradition, it supposedly derives its name from the great Barca family of Carthage.
		The marriage of Count Raymond Berengar IV to the heiress of Aragón united (1137) the two lands under one dynasty; the title, count of Barcelona, was subsequently borne by the kings of Aragón, who made the city their capital, and later the kings of Spain.
		Barcelona remains a center of separatism and political liberalism; in the 1950s, it was the scene of sporadic demonstrations against the Franco regime.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/barcelon_history.asp (953 words)

	Learn Spanish in Barcelona. Barcelona Spanish Language School
		The port of Barcelona is one of the largest in the Mediterranean.
		Barcelona is Spain's Mecca for modern art and theatre lovers.
		Barcelona is a city with style,allure and an unbelievable number of things to do, from art to gastronomy to pop music.
	www.donquijote.org /english/barcelona.asp (617 words)

	A Photographer's Guide to Barcelona
		Barcelona is a medieval city surrounded by baroque quarters surrounded by the finest Modernista buildings (Spanish Art Nouveau, notably the architecture of Antoni Gaudi).
		The thieves of Barcelona seem to be operating a one-city crusade to recover from English tourists all the treasure lost to the British Navy in four centuries of war (native Barcelonans blame most of the crime on Morocan immigrants, in which case much of the booty would drain out south across the Straits of Gibraltar).
		Barcelona: a city for people to LIVE in- Barcelona is the city where I have lived the last eight years of my live, and I have to say....
	www.photo.net /spain/barcelona (15989 words)

	Barcelona, Spain
		Located in the north east of Spain, Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia on the Mediterranean Sea.
		Barcelona is also the country’s cultural centre and the focus of Catalan art and literature; it has many educational establishments, libraries and museums.
		Barcelona's location on the shores of the Mediterranean means that it enjoys a warm, welcoming climate and pleasant temperatures all year round.
	www.wessex.ac.uk /conferences/locations/barcelona/info (1415 words)

	Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
		La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, more formally Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família or Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family, is Antoni Gaudí's masterwork.
		It is a Roman Catholic basilica (not a cathedral - the cathedral of Barcelona is the Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia, a Gothic building of the late Middle Ages).
		The towers are decorated with words such as "Hosanna," "Excelsis," and "Sanctus;" the great doors of the Passion façade reproduce words from the Bible in various languages including Catalan; and the Glory façade is supposed to be decorated with the words from the Apostles' Creed.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Spain/spain-interest-barcelona-familia.html (575 words)

	Barcelona, Spain, 1992 (from Olympic Games) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		A constitutional monarchy of southwestern Europe with coastlines on the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, Spain shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal; it includes the Balearic and Canary island groups, in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, respectively, and enclaves in northern Morocco.
		Spain is bordered on the west by Portugal; in the northeast it borders France, from which it is separated by the tiny principality of Andorra and by the great wall of the Pyrenees Mountains.
		Located in the northeastern part of the country, 90 miles (150 km) south of the French border, it is Spain's major Mediterranean port and commercial centre and is famed for its individuality, cultural interest, and physical beauty.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-59623 (995 words)

	Barcelona Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Barcelona has transformed itself from smug backwater into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world.
		When To Go The combination of tourists and business travellers visiting Barcelona means hotels are busy for most of the year.
		One church by the famed Barcelona architect Gaudí is still being built: the tall, strange, nouveau-gothic La Sagrada Familia.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/spain/barcelona (304 words)

	Barcelona Spain Hotel, Apartments, Hostels. Barcelona Budget Hotel.
		Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and exciting cities on the western Mediterranean seaboard.
		Whether you are looking for a budget hotel in the heart of Barcelona or a room with view of the Mediterranean in a five star luxury hotel, we strive to provide you with a variety of choices to suit your budget.
		The centrally situated RIALTO Hotel is in the heart of Barcelona's, "Joan Miró birth house", Ghotic Quarter and next to the Town Hall and the government palace.
	www.barcelonahotelbookings.com (1168 words)

	Hotels in Barcelona, Spain - Hotels-in-Barcelona-Spain.co.uk
		Hotels in Barcelona range in facilities and ratings, from 5 star L to 2 Star, depending on your budget.
		Located in the heart of Barcelona, on Avenida Diagonal, close to Paseo de Gracia and within easy reach of Plaza de Catalunya, Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia church.
		This hotel is situated in the centre of Barcelona, next to the Ramblas, with all the major visits just a walk away.
	www.hotels-in-barcelona-spain.co.uk (266 words)

	Essential Barcelona Tourist Information And Tourism Guide
		This site was born out of a personal love for the city and a desire to share my 13 years worth of knowledge of Barcelona Spain with you.
		In doing so, I've concentrated on answering your most important questions on transport, activities and attractions, and accommodation including Barcelona holiday apartment rentals which are becoming a popular alternative to expensive hotels.
		This Barcelona tourism and travel information is updated daily and includes money and time saving tips from people living in Barcelona city so check back frequently for valuable updates.
	www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com (341 words)

	Barcelona Hotels - Hotels in Barcelona, Spain by IberiaLodging.com
		Located right on Diagonal Avenue in the very heart of Barcelona, the Tryp Presidente is a perfect starting point for exploring the city’s life.
		Newly built establishment in front of the sea in Diagonal Mar, the new commercial area of Barcelona, 10 minutes from the old part of the city and the Ramblas.
		Family 2-star hotel located in a major tourist area in Barcelona, in the Plaza Palacio in a building which has been declared a national artisitc monument...
	barcelona.iberialodging.com (420 words)

	Barcelona Guide - Guia completa de Barcelona (Spain) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Barcelona Prestige is a tourist guide for visitors to the city.
		During your stay in Barcelona you can obtain a free copy in the four and five-star hotels and in the Tourist Offices in the city and airport.
		The contents of the guide are presented clearly and concisely in chapters and sections which are shown in a large index, allowing the user to easily find any type of information.
	www.bcn-guide.com /htm/ang/default2.htm (127 words)

	Europe Guide - Travel to Spain - Map of Spain, hotels, Barcelona and Mardid tourism guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		To travel to Spain is to experience sun, superb food, hospitality and joie de vivre, and yet it is also to discover the country's rich heritage of monuments and sights, the imprint of different civilizations that once made it their home.
		To travel to Spain is to journey through its singular and breathtaking countryside, to delight in the stunning, starkly contrasting scenery, to study the customs of its people and towns, and to share in the local fiestas and traditions.
		To choose Spain is to opt for diversity, to be the central character in what is sure to be a truly unforgettable trip.
	www.europeetravel.com /spain (535 words)

	Hotels in Barcelona. Accommodation. Special offers. Value for money.
		Enjoy easy access to the sights of Barcelona at a prime location in the heart of the city's famous shopping and historic district.
		Experience the finest in Spanish-style hospitality in the heart of Barcelona, at a hotel that caters to business travelers and tourists alike.
		This is certified by the fact that it was chosen as the headquarter hotel by the international olympic committee during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games.
	www.bcn-accom.com (316 words)

	Barcelona hotels & apartments hotels in Barcelona, Spain
		Thanks to our Barcelona hotels directory, you are able to book a hotel near the Sagrada familia or other typical street.
		Our Barcelona hotels directory is updated every day and will provide you with the most accurate information about hotels in Barcelona, Spain.
		These apartments in Barcelona are all located near the center of the city.
	www.1stbarcelonahotels.com (329 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Books: Barcelona (Lonely Planet City Guides S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Barcelona is the capital city of the Cataluna province, which has its own language and character.
		This map is essential to you if you plan on going to Barcelona and walking around the city as we did.
		Every minute of my 4 days in Barcelona was used effectively due to planning my time using this book.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1740593413 (830 words)

	Barcelona Hotels, Barcelona Apartments, Barcelona Apartment Accommodation, Spain Hotels
		As good as a hotel, and often at the price of a backpacker’s hostel or a motel, our holiday accommodation spaces are located in and around the nicest and most central areas of these Spanish cities - if possible in the Old Towns or historic areas with good access to restaurants and museums.
		The hotel scene in Barcelona has to be seen to be believed.
		With 80% occupancy rates all year round, and everyone wanting to stay on the Rambla, by Placa de Catalunya or by the beach, Barcelona is one of the hardest cities in the world in which to book decent accommodation.
	www.apartmentsapart.com /barcelona_hotels (518 words)

	The website of the Barcelona city
		Through the new website, Projectejovebcn, and initiatives such as the questionnaire "Tu què n'opines?" (What do you think?), young people can voice their opinion and give their ideas on how they want the city to be.
		Barcelona City Council has signed an agreement to collaborate with the Agència Catalana de Certificació to facilitate use of a digital signature in transactions with the general public.
		He was born in Santa Coloma de Queralt (Conca de Barberà, Tarragona), and has lived in Barcelona since 1955.
	www.bcn.es /english/ihome.htm (559 words)

	UAB Barcelona. Learn Spanish at the UAB university language school in Barcelona,Spain. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		UAB Idiomes forms part of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and specialises in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
		Our courses combine the highest standards of university teaching with the latest technology and are aimed at students from a wide variety of backgrounds.
		All courses are taught by highly qualified staff in classrooms fitted with the latest multimedia equipment.
	www.uab-barcelona.com (125 words)

	Barcelona.com: accommodation reservation in Barcelona - hotel, holidays apartments - Home
		barcelona hotel, accommodation in barcelona, barcelona holiday rental, cheap hotel in barcelona, hotel in barcelona spain
		Hotels, holidays apartment special offers, football tickets or Barcelona maps, for your next holidays in Barcelona, Barcelona.com has it all.
		We offer best budget hotel barcelona to help you find your cheap accommodation in Barcelona.
	www.barcelona.com (297 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Barcelona (Vintage) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Founded as an encampment by Roman invaders around 210 B.C., Barcelona passed through centuries of strife until it reached its ``Golden Age'' between the years 1850 and 1925; it is on this era that Hughes focuses.
		The text comes alive again for the ending sections on the late 1800s when Barcelona was the bomb throwing anarchy capital of the world leading into the development of the Art Nouveau/Modernista movement, although slowing a bit before finishing with a really excellent examination and comment of Gaudi, the person and his work.
		"Barcelona" was written for both the scholar and world-trotter (not that one who will pop in for a brief layover, though.) The art history chapters, specially those depicting the excessively ornamented Modernistic architecture, teem with ornate descriptions, yet Mr.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0679743839?v=glance (2006 words)

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