Where is Barcelona?

As shown in the given Barcelona location map that Barcelona is located in north-west Coast of Mediterranean Sea in the north-east of Spain. Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia as well as the second largest city of Spain after Madrid.

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Location Map of Barcelona, Spain

Where is Barcelona, Spain
About Map: The map showing location of Barcelona in the Spain.

Where is Barcelona Located?

Barcelona is a city, Capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Located in the coast of northeastern Spain. Barcelona is a significant economic centre and a fast growing financial centre. It is one of the Europe's principal Mediterranean ports that handle substantial traffic. It has an extensive motorway network and is a hub of high-speed rail along with the planed trance country rail that will link France with Spain and later Portugal.

At present, Barcelona is leading economic, cultural, and one of the top tourists’ places of the world. Furthermore, its influences in commerce, education, science, media, fashion, entertainment, and the arts all collectively make its status as one of the world's important global cities. Barcelona’s architectural works are globally recognized especially Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These two are also listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. As per the report, Barcelona is the 12th-most-visited city in the world and 4th most visited in Europe after Paris, London, and Rome.

10 Administrative Districts of Barcelona, Spain

Ciutat VellaGràcia
EixampleHorta-Guinardó
Sants-MontjuïcNou Barris
Les CortsSant Andreu
Sarrià-Sant GervasiSant Martí

Facts About Barcelona, Spain

CountrySpain
LocationNorth-east part of Spain
ProvinceBarcelona
Autonomous communityCatalonia
Barcelona Coordinates41°23′N 2°11′E
Barcelona Districts10
Area of Barcelona101.4 km2 (39.2 sq mi)
Barcelona Population1,620,343
Barcelona Time zoneUTC+1 & UTC+2
Barcelona Postal code08001-08080
Barcelona Area code+34 (Spain) 93 (City)
Barcelona ClimateMediterranean
Official languageCatalan and Spanish
Barcelona AirportBarcelona-El Prat Airport
Barcelona Websitewww.barcelona.cat

Places to See in Barcelona, Spain?

Ciutadella ParkLa Rambla, BarcelonaMuseu Nacional d'Art de CatalunyaRambla De Mar
Plaça de CatalunyaPicasso MuseumPoble EspanyolJoan Miró Foundation
Palau de la Música CatalanaMontjuïcPlaça d'EspanyaBarcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
La Sagrada FamiliaCathedral of BarcelonaArco de Triunfo de BarcelonaBasilica of Santa Maria del Mar
Park GüellCamp NouMontjuïc CastleGaudí House Museum
Casa MilàMagic Fountain of MontjuïcCasa Vicens GaudíParc del Laberint d'Horta
Casa BatllóTibidabo Amusement ParkAquarium Barcelona de GregBarcelona Zoo
Mercado de La BoqueriaGüell PalaceColumbus MonumentGran Teatre del Liceu
Last Updated Date: Nov 7, 2020