ESADE Business School - Barcelona - Spain

Barcelona is a city that is known for being alive with history, alive with art, and alive with culture. There are so many buildings, traditions, and ideas that are unique to Barcelona that visitors will never run out of new experiences to try or cultural niches to explore. Part of the mystique of Barcelona comes from its storied history as a settlement dating back 7000 years, as a Roman colony formed in 15 BC, and as a medieval city that changed hands multiple times, leading to diversity in both

architecture and culture. This diversity was magnified in the early 20th century by famed artist and architect Antoni Gaudi whose unique Catalan designs quickly became the symbol of Barcelona. Visitors can admire the majesty of the Sagrada Familia as it nears completion after almost 140 years, enjoy some lighthearted fun in Park Guell, and visit the museum in Casa Vicens, all UNESCO World Heritage sites designed by Gaudi. Along with these three sites, Barcelona is home to five other UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Palau de la Música Catalana, an architectural masterpiece that is as awe-inspiring as the world famous music played inside. Modern life has also taken hold in Barcelona among its 1.6 million residents, and the city is world-famous for its football team, restaurants, and shopping. Dotting Catalonia's coast around Barcelona are some of the best Mediterranean beaches in the world which visitors can enjoy during the warm summers and even during the mild winters. Barcelona offers life, culture, and adventure to its residents and visitors with surprises around every corner.