Oxbridge Academic Programs - La Academia de España
Barcelona is a city of distinct culture, character, and landscapes, situated on the Costa Brava in northeastern Spain. Located between the white beaches of the Mediterranean and the mountains of Montjuïc and Tibidabo, Barcelona is known as “the pearl of the Mediterranean.”
For over a thousand years, Barcelona has been a seat of civilization. It has been home to Romans, Carthaginians, barbarian invaders, and Moorish settlers. Such a
rich and dramatic history has turned Barcelona into a unique city whose past now enriches its vibrant cultural life.
Barcelona has fostered many important figures in literature, art, and architecture, from Cervantes to Picasso, but none as everywhere apparent as the city’s most beloved son, Antoni Gaudí. Known throughout Spain as “God’s architect,” Gaudí’s fantastically distinct architectural creations define Barcelona’s modern spirit and make it one of the top cultural destinations in all of Europe.
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