Barcelona is probably the most famous city in Spain, although Madrid is the capital. Barcelona is the capital of the region of Catalonia, one of the most nationalistic and independent-minded of Spain. We visit Barcelona’s most famous sites: including Sagrada Familia Basilica, Picasso Museum and the wonderful Palace of Music.

DELIVERY MODE

• A Brief History of Spain, Jeremy Black, Robinson, 2019
• Barcelona, Robert Hughes
• Homage to Catalonia, George Orwell
• Cathedral of the Sea, Ildefonso Falcones
• The Best kept secrets of Barcelona, Michael Robinson

COURSE OUTLINE

• Picasso Museum – Picasso spent his early years in Barcelona
• Sagrada Familia Basilica – Gaudi’s church was begun in 1882 and may be finished in 2026
• Palace of Music – Wonderful concert hall
• Las Ramblas – Barcelona’s main pedestrian thoroughfare
• Gothic Quarter – A labyrinth of narrow streets

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a greater understanding of the history of Barcelona, and the sites to see during their own travels