Barcelona is a city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia autonomous region. Founded in 230 BC, the city has acted as a living gallery of modernist architecture and stylish decor and Art Nouveau (New Art). Temples and buildings by architect Antoni Gaudi, the medieval church, the remaining Roman wall and plaza and the place [...]

Follow the coast of Africa down from Morocco towards the equator and the Canary Islands soon become visible. Despite the fact they lie off this huge continent though they are in fact part of the EU – as the seven islands were subdued by Spain in the early 15th century. Providing the nascent empire with [...]