Barcelona,
the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that
incorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval
districts and the most beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th
century avant-garde art. Not for nothing were the emblematic buildings
of Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech
i Montaner declared to be World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
of Roman origin, Barcelona's long history and economic dynamism
have provided it with an impressive cultural heritage, shown in
the conservation of its rich historic and artistic heritage and
in the encouragement of the newest artistic trends.