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Our soft-laminated map of Barcelona includes: Barcelona Centre 1:11 000, Royal Palace 1:11 000, Parc Güell 1:11 000, Old Town 1:5 500, Barcelona & Region 1:150 000, Spain administrative, interesting statistics, conversion chart for temperatures, weights and measures; climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and sea temperatures; shows top sights, hotels, museums, markets, public transport and much more.The city of Barcelona is situated on the beautiful Mediterranean coast and is bordered by the Sierra del Collserola mountain ridge and the estuaries of the Llobregat and Besòs rivers. The capital city of Catalonia is not only an important economic and cultural center, but is the second largest Spanish city, with the second largest Spanish airport. Barcelona is home to the Parliament and Supreme Court of Catalonia and the Generalitat de Catalunya of the Catalan autonomous government. The city offers a mild climate with flourishing Mediterranean vegetation, and truly Mediterranean lifestyle. Among its many highlights are numerous architectural works by Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenechi i Montaner, which are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy some delicious tapas along one of the elegant promenades, after a wonderful day of seeing the sights of a very impressive city.