Outline of Barcelona
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Barcelona:
Contents
- 1 General reference
- 2 Geography of Barcelona
- 2.1 Location of Barcelona
- 2.2 Environment of Barcelona
- 2.3 Areas of Barcelona
- 2.4 Locations in Barcelona
- 2.4.1 Ancient monuments in Barcelona
- 2.4.2 Bridges in Barcelona
- 2.4.3 Cultural and exhibition centres in Barcelona
- 2.4.4 Forts in Barcelona
- 2.4.5 Fountains in Barcelona
- 2.4.6 Monuments and memorials in Barcelona
- 2.4.7 Museums and art galleries in Barcelona
- 2.4.8 Palaces and villas in Barcelona
- 2.4.9 Parks and gardens in Barcelona
- 2.4.10 Public squares in Barcelona
- 2.4.11 Religious buildings in Barcelona
- 2.4.12 Secular buildings in Barcelona
- 2.4.13 Streets in Barcelona
- 2.4.14 Theatres in Barcelona
- 2.4.15 Triumphal arches in Barcelona
- 2.4.16 Towers in Barcelona
- 2.5 Demographics of Barcelona
- 3 Government and politics of Barcelona
- 4 History of Barcelona
- 5 Culture of Barcelona
- 6 Economy and infrastructure of Barcelona
- 7 Education in Barcelona
- 8 Healthcare in Barcelona
- 9 See also
- 10 References
- 11 External links
General reference[edit]
- Pronunciation: (English: /ˈbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ BAR-sə-LOH-nə; Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə]; Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona]);[1]
- Common English name(s): Barcelona
- Official English name(s): Barcelona
- Adjectival(s): Barcelonian
- Demonym(s): Barcelonian
Geography of Barcelona[edit]
- Barcelona is:
- Population of Barcelona: 1,620,809
- Area of Barcelona: 101.4 km2 (39.2 sq mi)
| Barcelona | |
|---|---|
Location within Spain | |
| Coordinates: 41°23′N 2°11′E / 41.383°N 2.183°E |
Location of Barcelona[edit]
- Barcelona is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
- Central European Time (UTC+01)
- In Summer: Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
- Central European Time (UTC+01)
Environment of Barcelona[edit]
Sant Sebastià, the longest in Barcelona
Remote view of Tibidabo mountain
Natural geographic features of Barcelona[edit]
- Beaches in Barcelona
- Hills in barcelona
- Mountains in Barcelona
Areas of Barcelona[edit]
Districts of Barcelona[edit]
Sant Martí district
- Ciutat Vella
- Eixample
- Sants-Montjuïc
- Les Corts
- Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
- Gràcia
- Horta-Guinardó
- Nou Barris
- Sant Andreu
- Sant Martí
Neighbourhoods in Barcelona[edit]
Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Locations in Barcelona[edit]
- Tourist attractions in Barcelona
- Museums in Barcelona
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Barcelona
Ancient monuments in Barcelona[edit]
Bridges in Barcelona[edit]
Cultural and exhibition centres in Barcelona[edit]
Forts in Barcelona[edit]
Fountains in Barcelona[edit]
Monuments and memorials in Barcelona[edit]
Museums and art galleries in Barcelona[edit]
- Barcelona City History Museum
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
- Can Framis Museum
- Centre d'Art Santa Mònica
- Design Museum of Barcelona
- FC Barcelona Museum
- Fundació Antoni Tàpies
- Fundació Joan Miró
- Gaudi House Museum
- Maritime Museum of Barcelona
- Museu de la Xocolata
- Museu de la Música de Barcelona
- Museu de les Arts Decoratives
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Museu Picasso
- Perfume Museum
- Poble Espanyol
- Sala Parés
Palaces and villas in Barcelona[edit]
- Bellesguard
- Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya
- Palau del Parlament de Catalunya
- Palau Güell
- Palau Nacional
- Palau Reial de Pedralbes
- Palau Reial Major
- Palau Robert
- Virreina Palace
Parks and gardens in Barcelona[edit]
- Catalunya en Miniatura
- Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
- Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
- Oreneta Park
- Parc de la Ciutadella
- Parc de la Creueta del Coll
- Parc del Laberint d'Horta
- Park Güell
Public squares in Barcelona[edit]
- Plaça d'Espanya
- Plaça d'Europa
- Plaça d'Ildefons Cerdà
- Plaça de Catalunya
- Plaça de Francesc Macià
- Plaça de Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer
- Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
- Plaça de la Universitat
- Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes
- Plaça del Rei
- Plaça Sant Jaume
- Plaça Urquinaona
Religious buildings in Barcelona[edit]
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Church of Colònia Güell
- Church of Saint Philip Neri
- Monastery of Pedralbes
- Sagrada Família
- Sant Pau del Camp
- Santa Maria del Mar
- Santa Maria del Pi
- Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
Secular buildings in Barcelona[edit]
Casa Batlló, the noble floor
View of La Rambla from Columbus monument
The Venetian Towers
- Aquarium Barcelona
- Barcelona Pavilion
- Barcelona Royal Shipyard
- Casa Amatller
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Bloc
- Casa Bonaventura Ferrer
- Casa Calvet
- Casa de les Punxes
- Casa Lleó Morera
- Casa Martí
- Casa Milà
- Casa Padellàs
- Casa Serra
- Casa Trinxet
- Casa Vicens
- Cases Marfà
- Castle of the Three Dragons
- Ciutat de la Justícia de Barcelona i l'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Diagonal Zero Zero
- Edifici de Sindicats
- Edifici Gas Natural
- Edificio Colón
- Fabra Observatory
- Forum Building
- Güell Pavilions
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Illa de la Discòrdia
- La Monumental
- Old Hospital de la Santa Creu
- Torre Glòries
- Torre Mapfre
- Walden 7
- World Trade Center Barcelona
Streets in Barcelona[edit]
- Avinguda de Josep Tarradellas, Barcelona
- Avinguda del Paral·lel
- Avinguda Diagonal
- Avinguda Meridiana
- Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
- Passeig de Gràcia
- Portal de l'Àngel
- La Rambla
- Rambla de Catalunya
- Travessera de Dalt
- Via Laietana
Theatres in Barcelona[edit]
Triumphal arches in Barcelona[edit]
Towers in Barcelona[edit]
Demographics of Barcelona[edit]
Government and politics of Barcelona[edit]
Guàrdia Urbana mounted police
- Generalitat de Catalunya
- High Court of Justice of Catalonia
- Mayors of Barcelona
- Municipal elections in Barcelona
- International relations of Barcelona
Law and order in Barcelona[edit]
- Law enforcement in Barcelona
History of Barcelona[edit]
History of Barcelona, by period or event[edit]
- Prehistory and origin of Barcelona
- Roman Barcelona
- Barcelona is settled by the Romans under the name of Barcino (ca. 15 BC)
- Medieval Barcelona
- The city is conquered by the Visigoths and becomes for a few years the capital of Hispania (5th century)
- After being conquered by the Arabs in the early 8th century, Barcelona is conquered by Charlemagne's son Louis and incorporated into the Frankish kingdom (801)
- Barcelona under the Spanish monarchy
- Much of Barcelona is negatively affected by the Napoleonic wars. The city is annexed by Napoleonic France and incorporated into the First French Empire (1812)
- The Spanish civil war and the Franco period (1936–1975)
- Barcelona becomes capital of the Republic of Spain from November 1937 until January 1939
- The city falls into Nationalist hands on 26 January 1939
- Modern Barcelona (1975–present)
History of Barcelona, by subject[edit]
Culture of Barcelona[edit]
Arts in Barcelona[edit]
Architecture of Barcelona[edit]
- Buildings in Barcelona
Cinema of Barcelona[edit]
Music of Barcelona[edit]
Gran Teatre del Liceu, the auditorium
The auditorium of Palau de la Música Catalana
- Music festivals and competitions in Barcelona
- Music schools in Barcelona
- Music venues in Barcelona
- Musical ensembles in Barcelona
- Musicians from Barcelona
- Songs about Barcelona
Theatre of Barcelona[edit]
Theatre in Barcelona
Visual arts of Barcelona[edit]
Art in Barcelona
Cuisine of Barcelona
Events in Barcelona
- 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition
- 1929 Barcelona International Exposition
- 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures
- Catalonia April Fair
- Fira de Barcelona
- Mobile World Congress
Fashion in Barcelona
Festivals in Barcelona
Languages of Barcelona
- Newspapers in Barcelona
- Radio and television in Barcelona
People from Barcelona
Religion in Barcelona[edit]
Sports in Barcelona[edit]
Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Spain and Europe
Pedro de la Rosa, a native of Barcelona, testing for McLaren at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2008
Palau Sant Jordi, the largest indoor arena in Spain
- Football in Barcelona
- Association football in Barcelona
- Football teams in Barcelona
- Association football in Barcelona
- Rugby football in Barcelona
- Ice hockey in Barcelona
- Sports competitions in Barcelona
- Sports venues in Barcelona
- Camp Nou
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
- Nou Palau Blaugrana
- Palau Blaugrana
- Palau de Gel
- Palau dels Esports de Barcelona
- Palau Sant Jordi
- Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc
- Real Club de Polo de Barcelona
- Real Club de Tenis Barcelona
- Tennis de la Vall d'Hebron
- Velòdrom d'Horta
Economy and infrastructure of Barcelona[edit]
Arenas de Barcelona shopping mall
- Business parks in Barcelona
- Companies in Barcelona
- Financial services in Barcelona
- Hotels and resorts in Barcelona
- Restaurants and cafés in Barcelona
- Shopping malls and markets in Barcelona
- Tourism in Barcelona
- Tourist attractions in Barcelona
Transportation in Barcelona[edit]
Barcelona–El Prat Airport, the new Terminal 1
- Air transport in Barcelona
- Airports in Barcelona
- Cable transport in Barcelona
- Maritime transport in Barcelona
- Road transport in Barcelona
- Buses in Barcelona
- Cycling in Barcelona
- Roads in Barcelona
Rail transport in Barcelona[edit]
Series 112 metro train at Sarrià station
Barcelona Sants, the main railway station in Barcelona
Barcelona Metro
- Funicular railway
- Railway stations in Barcelona
- Trams in Barcelona
Education in Barcelona[edit]
- Libraries in Barcelona
- Universities and colleges in Barcelona
- Research institutes in Barcelona
Healthcare in Barcelona[edit]
- Hospitals in Barcelona
- Research centres in Barcelona