General description
Barcelona , the cosmopolitan capital of the Spanish region of Catalonia, is renowned for its art and architecture.
The basilica of the Sagrada Família and other emblematic buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí are perfect examples of Catalan modernism. The Picasso Museum and the Joan Miró Foundation present works of art by the artists who gave them their name. The MUHBA, Barcelona History Museum, has several remains of the ancient Roman city.