Barcelona is also the chocolate producing centre for Spain.
Hans Christian Anderson described Barcelona as the "Paris of Spain" because of its resemblance to the French atmosphere. The city has a beautiful charm and a rich cultural significance. It is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain and the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona is a gateway to a few of the best tourists spots in the entire world like Costa Brava, Tarragona and Costa Dorada. Barcelona is also the chocolate producing centre for Spain. This city has everything that a European city is famous for- markets, restaurants, museums, churches and shops making it one of the best places to visit in Europe.