Spain: Barcelona

Catalan Culture

Catalonia is one of the four distinct cultural regions of Spain, and historically the most contentious.

Old plazas and an artistic spirit

Though old walls like this attest to the medieval heritage of the city, it was transformed by experimental redevelopment in the 19th Century and the architecture of Antoni Gaudi in the early 20th.

Sagrada Familia

This basilica, Antoni Gouda’s greatest work, was started in 1862 is is hoped for completion in 2026.

Park Güell

This Barcelona public park showcases Gaudi’s architecture and sculpture.