Barcelona history

Barcelona was founded around 230 BC, probably by the Carthaginians. Since then it has always been occupied by someone or other.. the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors and nowadays mostly the Tourists.


Barcelona is the capital of a autonomous region of Spain called Catalonia.

For a longer and more accurate account of beautiful Barcelona and wonderful Catalonia's history try the links below.

» Lonely Planet version of Barcelona's history
» Encyclopedia.com's version
» And yet another page

 

 

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