Fifty-three miles north of Barcelona, the place retains a medieval atmosphere, with a tenth-century church in the plaza and cobblestone ... beginning in 1424, when Catalonia enacted Europe ...

Gaudi's birthplace is just one and a half hours along the coast from Barcelona, and it's full of architectural masterpieces.

Located on a prime plot adjacent to Plaza Catalunya, this dependable Spanish chain link is a big step up in the ranks from its considerably smaller sibling, Catalonia Roma. The bustling ...