Welcome to Barcelona
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Fanciful architecture and hip restaurants have come together with the sunny southern Spanish climate and beaches to transform Barcelona in just a few decades from rough port city to one of Europe’s—if not the world’s—premier destinations. It is simply the city offering almost everything to almost everyone. But, Barcelona is also the city offering that over-the-top thing to the really craving ones! Stroll along La Rambla, admire the Casa Calvet’s façade or the Casa Mila designed by Gaudi, visit the Market of la Boqueria or shop at El Corte Inglés. Or, why not sample some of the many bars, cafés and late night haunts? Barcelona has it all.
Facts
| Population | 1.6 million |
| Currency | Euro, €1=100 cents |
| Opening hours | Usually 09.30 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 20.00 Monday–Friday with some variations. Many establishments have the same opening hours on Saturdays and some open until lunchtime on Sundays. Shopping centres and many large stores do not close for lunch/siesta. |
| Website | www.barcelonaturisme.com www.bcn.es www.spain.info |
| Newspapers | La Vanguardia El Periódico El País El Mundo |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | Turisme de Barcelona Plaça de catalunya 17 - basement Rambla de Catalunya 123. pral. Tel. +34 932 853 834 www.barcelonaturisme.com |




















