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Barcelona is one of the significant cities of Spain; it is the second largest city of the country and it is also the capital city of the Catalonia. Apart from being an important commercial and economical center, Barcelona has also emerged as one of the premier holiday destinations of the country and it attracts tourists from all over the world. The specialty of the city lies in its combination of the classical and the modern facets. On the one hand the city is cosmopolitan and boasts of all the features of an ultra modern city and on the other hand it is a city that has been able to preserve its cultural and historical heritage intact. There are several monuments and landmarks in Barcelona that bear testimony to the rich cultural legacy of the city. If you are planning to tour the city of Barcelona and are eager to have a clear idea about the culture, customs and tradition of the city, then you can visit the numerous museums of the city, which record the history and tradition of the Barcelona. Barcelona Contemporary Culture Centre or Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona was established in 1994 and it home to exhibitions, music shows, dance shows, debates and lectures. Popularly the centre is referred as CCCB. The centre is celebrated for its activities. Here you can see exhibitions of the renowned artists of the country as well as foreign artists. Several exhibitions of works of art that primarily focus on the new talented artists are also held in the center. Besides these, the Barcelona Contemporary Culture Centre also hosts seminars, open forums and workshops related to the art and culture of the city. In the past the centre has hosted several important exhibitions like the World Photo Press 2006. This event of 2006 featured an amazing and breathtaking exhibition of photojournalism.
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