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Aerial view of Barcelona city with buildings and mountains in the background

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Barcelona · 1,731,649 inhabitants

Barcelona

Barcelona is a vibrant city located on the northeastern coast of Spain, serving as the capital of Catalonia. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and significant historical events, it is a major urban center on the Mediterranean.

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Aerial view of Seville from about 2000 meters high, viewing north. Andalusia 8 provinces · 783 places · 8,643,906 inhabitants Panoramic view of Zaragoza from the cathedral, with buildings and streets in the city center. Aragon 3 provinces · 732 places · 1,358,990 inhabitants Saint Lawrence Beach with umbrellas and tourists on the sand. Asturias 1 province · 78 places · 1,013,529 inhabitants Panoramic view of Palma de Mallorca from Castell de Bellver. Balearic Islands 1 province · 67 places · 1,237,820 inhabitants Panoramic view of Bilbao with river, hills, and mountains. Basque Country 3 provinces · 255 places · 2,242,777 inhabitants Aerial view of buildings in Las Palmas with sea and mountains in the distance. Canary Islands 2 provinces · 88 places · 2,249,976 inhabitants Seafront promenade with people, crane, and buildings in Santander. Cantabria 1 province · 102 places · 593,964 inhabitants Aerial view of Valladolid with buildings and river in the center. Castile and León 9 provinces · 2,249 places · 2,399,008 inhabitants Town hall building with clock and flags on the facade. Castilla–La Mancha 5 provinces · 919 places · 2,119,234 inhabitants Aerial view of Barcelona city with buildings and mountains in the background Catalonia 4 provinces · 945 places · 8,112,557 inhabitants Aerial view of Cervantes Square with buildings and gardens. Community of Madrid 1 province · 180 places · 7,153,408 inhabitants View of Badajoz city from Torre Espantaperros with buildings and blue sky. Extremadura 2 provinces · 386 places · 1,049,996 inhabitants Panoramic view of Vigo's port and city center with buildings and water. Galicia 4 provinces · 313 places · 2,713,394 inhabitants View of Calahorra with historic buildings and trees in the foreground. La Rioja 1 province · 174 places · 327,286 inhabitants Aerial view of Pamplona with river and historic center. Navarre 1 province · 272 places · 683,500 inhabitants Panoramic view of Murcia from the Fuensanta with buildings and mountains. Region of Murcia 1 province · 45 places · 1,589,138 inhabitants Cityscape with buildings and rooftops from a tall tower. Valencian Community 3 provinces · 543 places · 5,415,977 inhabitants
50Provinces
8,131Municipalities
48.9Million inhabitants
29,939Photos