Barcelona was originally called Barcino by the Carthaginians and later adopted by the Romans. It has a population of over 1.6 million people and its transportation system includes an underground metro, buses, trams, and bike routes. Some of Barcelona's most famous landmarks include Las Ramblas, a central street, Casa Batlló designed by Antoni Gaudi in an art nouveau style, and Camp Nou, the large football stadium that seats 100,000 people for FC Barcelona games.

1. The name of Barcino has a Carthaginian origin. Later the romans used the same name. Origins of Barcelona

2. Languages spoken Catalan Spanish

3. Population in 2008 was 1,615908

4. Underground Taxi Bicing BUS Transports Tram L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L11. T1,T2,T3,T4 T5,T6 Cycleway Since L6 until L156 and LPM

5. The ‘’ Ramblas ’’ is a famous street in the center of Barcelona “ Palau Reial” It was built by Guillermo Carbonell. It is in the “Plaza del Rey” “ Plaça Reial” the architect was Francesc Daniel Molina. It is Ciutat Vella near Las Ramblas. The historic center

6. Famous Buildings , monuments and sites in the city. Casa Batlló The Sacred Family Church Cam p Nou Agbar Tow er Park Güell

7. Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It’s in a Modernist style. Park Güell Transports: Underground: L3 Bus: 74,34

8. You can visit Casa Batlló by the architect Antoni Gaudí in ‘Passeig de Gràcia’. It is one of the most beautiful art noveau buildings in the city. Transport: Underground: L2,L3,L4 Bus:7/16/22/24/28. Casa Batlló