Barcelona

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/barcelona

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Barcelona?Northeastern Spain, capital of Catalonia, situated on the Mediterranean coast
2. When was Barcelona built?Roman colony 'Barcino' established circa 15 BC
3. What is the capital of?Catalonia
4. What makes Barcelona's buildings special?Barcelona is famous for its modernist architecture, especially the works of Antoni Gaudí like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
5. Why does Barcelona have a warm climate?Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, which makes it great for outdoor activities and attracts many tourists.

Modernisme: A Catalan cultural and artistic movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its decorative style.
Eixample: A large, grid-patterned district in Barcelona, famous for its wide avenues and modernist architecture.
Generalitat de Catalunya: The government of Catalonia, comprising legislative and executive branches.