Barcelona
Founded initially as a Roman settlement, the iconic coastal city of Barcelona has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Over the years, its evolved into one of Europe's most popular destinations and has become well known for its famous landmarks and unique architecture. We'll start off with a look into the past - a view of the city's bustling port in the late 1500s. Since its founding, the city has benefited from being located at a strategic location as one of the continent's most important ports for centuries.
Today, the same area is virtually unrecognizable. It's now best known as the location of the iconic Columbus Monument and the end of the city's famous tree-lined La Rambla street.
Another close-up look at Barcelona's iconic La Rambla.
Another scene from central Barcelona with a look at the La Monumental bullring - and the truly unique Torre Agbar.
The massive Camp Nou stadium can be found in the center of the city and has served as the home of FC Barcelona since 1957.
The Montjuïc Communications Tower, also known as Torre Calatrava, is a telecommunication tower in the city's Montjuïc neighborhood. Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and built from 1989-1992 for the Olympic Games, this elegant monument rises 446 feet and can be seen from many points in the city.
The Barcelona Pavilion was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition and was designed by architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich. It's recognized as a modernist classic today and is another one of the city's famous architectural landmarks.
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família - or just Sagrada Familia - is Barcelona's most iconic landmark. Designed by renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, construction was initially started on March 19, 1882 - but due to numerous setbacks over the years, construction is still ongoing - and for much of the late 20th century, looked similar to the scene below.
When it's finally finished in 2026, the Sagrada Familia will truly be a sight to behold.
One final overview of Barcelona with a look at the city's famed coastline and the luxurious Hotel Arts.
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