June 16th, 2009
Barcelona Culture and an International Event
Barcelona is a beautiful city with beautiful parks and fabulous beaches. It is a thriving cultural center and is extremely rich in its heritage and major landmarks. Much of the city itself feels like a giant museum, with so much of its architecture and monuments representing essential historical events, situations and people. Many artists have lived in or been from this Spanish city and the general atmosphere is a unique blend of progression, tradition and inspiration. Tourists staying in the Barcelona Spain luxury hotels are amazed at the diverse options the city offers for entertainment, dining and sight seeing activities.
The Placa Catalunya is a prominent square in the center of the city. It is commonly regarded as a meeting place between the old city and the advent of the 19th century. Many famous and important streets converge at the Placa and it is a center of cultural significance. There are many fountains and statues in the Placa, and are part of what it is most known for. In addition, tons of pigeons flock to this area in particular and it is also famous for them. The Placa is conveniently close to major shopping and entertainment venues. And of course there are plenty of dining options near by for the hungry tourist who is eager to explore some of Barcelona’s exquisite cuisine.
Barcelona is also known for having hosted the 2004 Universal Cultures Forum. This incredible international event took place over a 141-day period. It was organized by the city council, the regional council, as well as the Spanish National Government. It was in part conceived to promote the city’s tourist industry after the 1992 Olympic games. The official aim of the event was to promote peace, community, respect for diversity, and human rights. It played host to over 40 international conventions and the seaside area in which it was based was specifically made over and developed for this event. Some of the exhibitions featured at the event include Voices, a program designed by Ralph Applebaum Associates, which supported cultural communications. Another exhibit was Inhabiting the World, which looked at human interaction with the environment and it was a study in waste control and sustainable living habits.
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