History of city Barcelona, Catalonia in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: In about 15 BC History: Population: 1 604 555 Sights: A bull fight, circa 1890 Banco - Bank Bellas Artes - Fine arts Entrance to the park Escuela pía - School Expiatori Temple of the Holy Family, 1951 Expiatori Temple of the Holy Family, 1951 Gran Cruz - Grand Cross Gran-Via Hermanitas de los pobres Hospital Mercado, San Jose - Market Park, Fountain Park, Pajarera Paseo de Gracia Plaza Nacional Arco del Triunfo - Triumphal Arch Embankment and Castle of Montjuic Monument of King near the Agricultural Institute Opera House Liceu and Casino Rambla de Cataluña - Avenue Cataluna Rambla de las Flores - Avenue Flores Vista de Barcelona - Panorama of the city Vista General de Barcelona y de la montaña de Montjuic

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