Outline of Barcelona

Barcelona
Barcelona
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	Coordinates: 41°23′N 2°11′E / 41.383°N 2.183°E

Coat of arms of Barcelona

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

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

Barcelona is:
- a city
  - capital of Catalonia
Population of Barcelona: 1,620,809
Area of Barcelona: 101.4 km² (39.2 sq mi)

Location of Barcelona

Barcelona is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
  - Europe (outline)
    - Southern Europe
    - Iberian Peninsula
      - Spain (outline)
        Catalonia (outline)
        Province of Barcelona
        Barcelona metropolitan area
Time zone(s):
- Central European Time (UTC+01)
  - In Summer: Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)

Environment of Barcelona

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Sant Sebastià, the longest beach in Barcelona

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Remote view of Tibidabo mountain

Climate of Barcelona

The ten districts of Barcelona

Districts of Barcelona

Neighbourhoods in Barcelona

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Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Temple of Augustus

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Montjuïc Castle

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The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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Columbus Monument

Locations in Barcelona

Tourist attractions in Barcelona
- Museums in Barcelona
- Shopping areas and markets
  - Markets in Barcelona
- World Heritage Sites in Barcelona

Ancient monuments in Barcelona

Bridges in Barcelona

Cultural and exhibition centres in Barcelona

Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

Forts in Barcelona

Montjuïc Castle

Fountains in Barcelona

Fountains of Barcelona

Monuments and memorials in Barcelona

Museums and art galleries in Barcelona

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Design Museum of Barcelona

Museums in Barcelona

Palaces and villas in Barcelona

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The Palau Nacional, home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia

Parks and gardens in Barcelona

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Park Güell

Public squares in Barcelona

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Plaça d'Espanya

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Barcelona Cathedral

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Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor

Religious buildings in Barcelona

Secular buildings in Barcelona

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Casa Batlló, the piano nobile

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Casa Milà

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Hospital de Sant Pau

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Casa de les Punxes

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View of La Rambla from Columbus monument

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Teatre Nacional de Catalunya

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The Venetian Towers

Streets in Barcelona

Theatres in Barcelona

Triumphal arches in Barcelona

Arc de Triomf

Towers in Barcelona

Demographics of Barcelona

Government and politics of Barcelona

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Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya

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Guàrdia Urbana mounted police

Politics of Barcelona

Law and order in Barcelona

Law enforcement in Barcelona
- Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona
- Mossos d'Esquadra

History of Barcelona

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A Roman marble with Latin text "COL IVL AVG FAV PAT BARCIN", short for Colonia Julia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino, the ancient name of Barcelona

History of Barcelona, by period or event

Timeline of Barcelona

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 in the Spanish March
  - Barcelona under the Crown of Aragon
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)