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Tourist map Barcelona (clickable) - Region Catalonia

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Sights Barcelona

Culture

Nature

Religion

Archt.

Museum

Activity

Am. Park

Castle of Cardona

: Impressive castle, now used as a parador (hotel).

2 type

Vic

: Very old town with a Roman temple and a beautiful 65 kilometres north of Barcelona.

Villafranca del Panadés

: This town 40 kilometers from Barcelona is known for its wine. The wine museum (Museu del Vi) is a must-visit for wine lovers.

4 type

Sitges

: Seaside resort south of Barcelona with a beautiful historical center and a few art museums (Cau Ferrat, Maricel). Also known for celebrating carnival.

5 type

: Beautiful nature area near the city of Barcelona with the Tibidabo top (500 meters) as highest point. In the area there are over 1000 plant species and the over the mountain chain runs the (bike) path Carretera de les Aigues.

6 type

Delta del Llobregat

: River plain with many birds near Barcelona and the international airport.

Hotels in Barcelona

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General Information Barcelona

Population:	5.332.513 (11,8%, 2e)
Density (people/km2):	690 (2e)
Area (km²):	7.728 (1,5%, 33e)
Main cities:	Vic, Manresa, Badalona, Cornellà de Llobregat, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Sun hours in winter:	5
Sun hours in summer:	10
Tourism (%):	6,7 (6e)
Bed places per km²:	11,2 (4e)
Landscape:	coast, mountains, rivers
Highest elevation point:	Costa Cabirolera 2.582 meter