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Barcelona - historical capital of Catalonia, the largest port on Mediterranean sea. It is the most brisk, most "European" city of Spain. All here is penetrated by art. The neighbourhood of ancient private residences, palaces, churches and ultramodern structures, the wide streets issued by plane trees and palm trees, and the cosy areas represents extremely original picture. The old city about a bay, forms a hexagon with the brisk streets, one of which - Ramblas, crosses from the beginning up to the end. Somerset Maugham has told: it is the finest street in the world.
Among places of interest of Barcelona: the Ancient Cathedral - the best sample of the Spanish gothic style; a monument to Hristoforu Columbus; the oldest church of city San pablo (914) - One of the best samples of old style of Catalonia; the Palace of kings; the Museum of Spanish architecture Pueblo Espanol; buildings of architect Gaudi, in particular, a tremendous cathedral of Sacred Family; Picasso's Museum more than 900 works from which have been presented by it to city; Park Guel; a poultry market, sidewalk artists and musicians, Olympic constructions, harbour, and much-many other things
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