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Founded in the 230 BC by the Carthaginians, Barcelona is an exotic historical Spanish city situated on the northwest coast of the Mediterranean. The city has ruler like the Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and even the Catalans before it was integrated into modern Spain. Barcelona sightseeing has lots to offer its tourist which includes the Gothic Quarter, art museums and unique Gaudi architecture. Other part of the city is also worth visiting.
When you are here, the option of sightseeing depends on what you actually desire. One of the most popular spot is the shrine of Montserrat about 40km north of Barcelona. Since 12th century pilgrims have been visiting the place to see the miraculous Black Madonna statue, La Moreneta. Legend goes that the statue was carved by St. Luke himself. Other popular sightseeing includes a visit to the Salvador Dali museum and the famous Spanish wineries. Again, it sightseeing also features the famous culture and architecture of the city. Nights out shows how brightly are the streets lit and the native flamenco dancing.
