Barcelona, Spain

#100waysoftravel #barcelona #spain Founded in 230 BC as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona during the Middle Ages. After joining the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona became an important city for the Crown of Aragon. Barcelona has a rich cultural history and is now an important cultural center and a major tourist destination. The temples and buildings of architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are notable. The city also hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as a number of international conferences and sporting tournaments.