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Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is set on the Mediterranean coast within easy reach of the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees Mountains. Founded in 203 B.C., the city has long provided a base for Catalan culture. The Catalan traditions survived two dictatorships in Barcelona and continue to flourish today.
Barcelona is one of the most e... read moreBarcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is set on the Mediterranean coast within easy reach of the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees Mountains. Founded in 203 B.C., the city has long provided a base for Catalan culture. The Catalan traditions survived two dictatorships in Barcelona and continue to flourish today.
Barcelona is one of the most exciting and interesting cities in Europe and offers a fascinating mix of ancient and modern traditions. The city's spectacular architecture ranges from 13th-century Gothic cathedrals to the modernist neighborhood of l'Eixample and the work of Gaudi and others. Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Joan Miro made their homes in Barcelona, and local museums pay homage to each.
BCA Barcelona students benefit from truly countless cultural options. Barcelona boasts an extensive cultural life, including an opera company, symphonies, dozens of museums and festivals throughout the year. Throughout the semester, BCA provides information on exhibitions, concerts, theaters and other cultural activities available to students. The University of Barcelona also hosts concerts, conferences and student gatherings that BCA students are welcome to attend.
Barcelona Quick Facts
- The Catholic Kings in Barcelona received Columbus after returning in 1493 from his first trip to the Americas.
- According to legend, Barcelona is named after the father of Carthaginian general Hannibal.
- Under the rule of Charlemagne, King of the Franks, Barcelona established itself as a flourishing trading and shipping center, becoming the capital of the self-governing region of Catalonia in 801.
- Barcelona's selection as the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics provided the opportunity to enact a massive redevelopment program, with beaches, recreational sites and buildings modernized. Less
Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, and I was fortunate enough that Soka University provided me with a platform to experience it in Barcelona city. It has indeed given me a new prospect on life. Something that over the course of five months, became so dear to my heart, that my body felt crippled at the thought of leaving. An experience that has taught me to live and love; and eventually helped me discover myself. It is not just the... Read more
Great families to live with, classes in Spanish but very easy, great city to be a student in, much cheaper than other abroad places such as Paris or London. On the Mediterranean! Nice weather. Read more
Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, and I was fortunate enough that Soka University provided me with a platform to experience it in Barcelona city. It has indeed given me a new prospect on life. Something that over the course of five months, became so dear to my heart, that my body felt crippled at the thought of leaving. An experience that has taught me to live and love; and eventually helped me discover myself. It is not just the... Read more
Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, and I was fortunate enough that Soka University provided me with a platform to experience it in Barcelona city. It has indeed given me a new prospect on life. Something that over the course of five months, became so dear to my heart, that my body felt crippled at the thought of leaving. An experience that has taught me to live and love; and eventually helped me discover myself. It is not just the... Read more
Great families to live with, classes in Spanish but very easy, great city to be a student in, much cheaper than other abroad places such as Paris or London. On the Mediterranean! Nice weather. Read more
Study Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, and I was fortunate enough that Soka University provided me with a platform to experience it in Barcelona city. It has indeed given me a new prospect on life. Something that over the course of five months, became so dear to my heart, that my body felt crippled at the thought of leaving. An experience that has taught me to live and love; and eventually helped me discover myself. It is not just the... Read more
Great families to live with, classes in Spanish but very easy, great city to be a student in, much cheaper than other abroad places such as Paris or London. On the Mediterranean! Nice weather. Read more
