POLI 333 Lecture Notes - Camp Nou, Eixample, Creative Class
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Known for gaudi architecture, including the famous sagrada familia (advertising of this is one aspect that attracts intellectuals) Held the summer olympics in 1992, after which the industrial seaside landscape was converted to beaches. Home to camp nou stadium, which is the largest in europe. Barcelona has the highest level of immigration in all of europe. National geographic"s best beach city in the world . Spain"s national identity revolves around a sports culture. Sixth most populous urban city in the european union. 130 hectares (260 football fields) of barcelona are dedicated to pedestrian zones/sidewalks. You"ll find everything you need with barcelona"s smartphone apps. These pocket guides explain every detail about the city"s places of interest, search for a restaurant and even make your photos into an album. Download them all to make your visit even more memorable! . 35% of transport is done via walking or biking.