Print
Email
Bookmark & shareFood, fiesta, fashion and fun.
After a makeover lasting more than two decades, Barcelona has transformed itself into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. Summer is serious party time, but year-round the city sizzles - it's always on the biting edge of architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good times.
The buildings, especially the work of the eccentric genius Gaudí, will blow you away. The art, with significant collections by Picasso and Miró, will make you clammy all over. The people, with their exuberance, their creative spirit, their persistent egalitarianism, will fascinate you.
Fast Facts
Population
1,593,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Country Dialing Code
+34
Weights & Measures
Metric
Related Travel Stories
-
Barcelona by Bike
article by Sarah Andrews, May 2007
Zooming around Barcelona on two wheels is the 'Bicing' on the cake for this sweet city. Read the full article ›
BLUELISTS blu,list to recommend a travel experience
-
Best Apartments for Short Stay
— 09 Aug 07 -
Barcelona Nights & Parties
— 25 Jun 07 -
Places to Inspire a Career-Change
— 18 Jan 07 -
How to Backpack in Europe on a Student Budget
— 17 Jan 07
Advertisement
Book Your Trip
Hotels & Hostels
Booking hotels is simple with Lonely Planet. See our reviewed and recommended hotels in one place and book online. Browse hotels ›
Lonely Planet Newsletters
Updates, offers and inspiration - straight to your inbox.
Subscribe now ›
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.
