Aside from its strong cultural status, Barcelona is also one of Spain's commercial and industrial centres. Central to these industries are textile, manufacturing and of course, tourism. Barcelona's airport receives upwards of 30 million passengers each year, a figure which seals its status as one of Europe's most popular travel destinations.
Visitors to Barcelona are served by an excellent transport system. A clean, punctual and air-conditioned Metro serves every corner of the centre, while taxis are happily affordable. The great thing about transport in Barcelona is that you don't need it. Barcelona is a compact city, and the majority of the visitor attractions are located minutes from each other. Walking is also the perfect way to explore the wide variety of attractions on
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