Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is located on the coast. Barcelona's location on the shores of the Mediterranean means that it enjoys a warm, welcoming climate, and pleasant temperatures all year round. In Barcelona, as in the rest of Catalonia, the are two official language: Catalan, the language of the region; and Spanish, the official language of Spain.

Barcelona is a city with charming streets, busy with people, and full of life. Barcelona is the city of marvels. The old town is a perfect place for a stroll. A wander through the maze of streets made me understand the different periods in the history of Barcelona and to admire its finest monuments. The city also has the biggest selection of modernist architecture: a genuine open-air museum. Barcelona is, without a doubt, a city of marvels: on foot, by bicycle, or bus; it is a magnificent spectacle which I enjoyed very much.

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