On the coast of northeastern Spain, Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, and is a top travel destination. Barcelona is known for its art and architecture, but it is the overall atmosphere that drives people to visit. Be sure to ride the Montjuic Cable Car, and check out Port Vell, Montjüic Castle, The MNAC, National Art Museum of Catalonia, the National Palace and Sagrada Família - the giant Basilica and Gaudí's most famous work and indulge in paella and Iberico Ham