The minute you set your foot in Barcelona, you can't help but notice its pulsating energy which is as contagious as it is alluring. It is the capital of Catalonia region of Spain and definitely lives up to its reputation of a cosmopolitan city. This beach city has a modern vivacious vibe to it but at the same time it has held its traditions tight and undiluted. After all, not every city's tradition boasts of legends like Picasso, Joan Miro and Gaudi | Barcelona Travel Guide by Angela Pierce, Paperback | Indigo Chapters