| Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros, visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudí's Church of the Holy Family. Barcelona also has a Picasso museum that contains many of the artist's early works, a museum featuring the works of Juan Miro, the Olympic stadium, and many beautiful neighborhoods, as well as the Olympic Seaport. with shops and restaurants on the piers. | |