Outline of Barcelona
Appearance
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Barcelona:
Barcelona – city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: (English: /ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ 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 | |
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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]Natural geographic features of Barcelona
[edit]- Beaches in Barcelona
- Hills in barcelona
- Mountains in Barcelona
Areas of Barcelona
[edit]Districts of Barcelona
[edit]- Ciutat Vella
- Eixample
- Sants-Montjuïc
- Les Corts
- Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
- Gràcia
- Horta-Guinardó
- Nou Barris
- Sant Andreu
- Sant Martí
Neighbourhoods in Barcelona
[edit]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]- 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]- 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]- 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]- 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]- 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]- 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]- 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