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A prosperous city of almost 2 million, Barcelona is one of the oldest cities in Europe, but
yet one of the most progressive cities in Spain. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean,
this port city has always been a major center of trade.
Barcelona is full of beautiful parks, wonderful architecture and all the art anyone could
ever hope for. The city is surrounded by wooded hills, and going north along the eastern
coastline you will find sand flats and plunging cliffs that harbor quaint fishing villages. From
the Pyrenees Mountains that separate Spain and France to the vineyards and orchards of Cataluña,
students in Barcelona will have no lack of things to see.
The architecture in Barcelona ranges from medieval to downright surreal, thanks to the buildings
left by Gaudí. From the Barri Gòtic to the Eixample to Parc Güell, you can see every type of
architecture imaginable.
Not into the surreal and cubist artists such as Picasso, Dalí, and Miró? Then head down to the
beach in Vila Olímpica when you can catch a tan, have some lunch, or check out the movers and
shakers who come and go from the Hotel Arts. If the beaches in the city aren't your thing, you
can always head to Sitges, a town only 25 minutes from Barcelona by train with pristine beaches
and little cafes.
Ask around and most Europeans would agree that some of the best nightlife in Europe is in
Barcelona. Even some Americans might argue that Barcelona is actually the "city that never
sleeps". Anyone who loves music and dance will find a variety of choices every night of the
week. From opera to rock to jazz to all night discos, Barcelona has it all.
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