City: Catalonia
Country: Spain
Status: Autonomous community (styled as nationality)
Formation: 988 (Catalan Counties)
1137 (Union with Aragon)
1283 (Catalan constitutions)
1469 (Union of Castile and Aragon under Catholic Monarchs)
1516 (Dynastic union with Castile under Charles V)
1716 (Nueva Planta decrees)
Statute of Autonomy: 9 September 1932
18 September 1979
9 August 2006 (current version)
Capital
and largest city: Barcelona
41°23′N 2°11′E / 41.383°N 2.183°E / 41.383; 2.183
Provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona
Government• Type: Devolved government in a constitutional monarchy
• Body: Generalitat of Catalonia
• President: Functions suspended. Under Deputy Prime Minister directions
• Legislature: Parliament
• Congress of Deputies: 47 deputies (of 350)
• Senate: 16 senators (of 264)
Area• Total: 32,108 km (12,397 sq mi)
Area rank: 6th in Spain
Population (2016)• Total: 7,522,596
• Rank: 2nd in Spain (16%)
• Density: 234/km (610/sq mi)
Demonym(s): Catalan or Catalonian
català, -ana (ca)
catalán, -ana (es)
catalan, -a (oc)
GDP (nominal; 2012)• Total: $255.204 billion
• Per capita: $33,580
GDP (PPP; 2012)• Total: $336.162 billion
• Per capita: $43,837
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)
Area code: +34 93 (Barcelona area)
+34 97 (rest of Catalonia)
ISO 3166 code: ES-CT
Official languages: Catalan, Occitan (Aranese), Spanish,
Catalan Sign Language (also recognised)
Patron saints: Saint George (Sant Jordi), Virgin of Montserrat
Website: gencat.cat
Top Things to do in Catalonia
Top 10 Observation Decks & Towers in Catalonia, Spain
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Restaurants in Catalonia
1. Torre de la Manresana
2. Torre de Barta
Raval de la Carretera, 43, 25693 Salas de Pallars Spain +34 669 06 50 20 [email protected] http://torredebarta.blogspot.com.es/
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
3. The Penedes from its highest bell tower: Basilica of Santa Maria
Pl. del Campanar, S/N, 08720 Vilafranca del Penedes Spain +34 938 17 28 68 [email protected] http://www.triadecultural.com/serveis_turistics_204.php
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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0%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
4. Torre de les Aigues del Besos
Placa de Ramon Calsina, 08019 Barcelona Spain +34 932 56 38 40 [email protected] http://www.torredelesaigues.cat/
Excellent
47%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
La Torre de les Aigües del Besòs - the Besòs river water tower, is a landmark in Poblenou. It is considered as one of the beautiful water towers and it represents one of the first modernist buildings in Catalunya. Climbing its over 300 steps you'll discover an emblematic building in Barcelona, get to know its unique construction and history, and enjoy a stunning view from the terrace. We also host art exhibitions, showing a fusion of painting and sculpture with the architecture.
5. La Cruz de Montigala
6. Torrassa del Moro
7. Poblat Iberic Puig Castellar
8. Tower of the Palace
9. Castillo Torre Salvana
10. Guard Towers Las Torretas
TAGS
Observation Decks & Towers
Lookouts
Sights & Landmarks
Torre de la Manresana
Architectural Buildings
Torre de Barta
Churches & Cathedrals
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Penedes from its highest bell tower: Basilica of Santa Maria
Torre de les Aigues del Besos
La Cruz de Montigala
Torrassa del Moro
Ancient Ruins
Poblat Iberic Puig Castellar
Tower of the Palace
Castles
Castillo Torre Salvana
Historic Sites
Guard Towers Las Torretas
