Firstly, visiting Spain as a tourist is more likely to start from Barcelona than from anywhere else. -, , , , .But if a Spain, its history, way of life, language etc., is a main goal of your travel, Catalonia (and its capital Barcelona) is not the most relevant point to start up building your image. , , , .., , ( ), .It is the most developed and westernized region of Spain, it has its own language, culture, history, mentality of people, and differs from the rest of the country in many ways, so better understand it as a bridge from West Europe to the rest of the Pyrenees. , , , , , -, .
I'm starting with Barcelona now, enjoy and feel free to post your comments! "" , !
First encounter with a city was Placa de Catalunya Placa