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Barcelona the capital of France also happens to be the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona is located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the Llobregat and Besòs rivers. The city features numerous sightseeing options which are indeed worth visiting. A popular sightseeing destination in Barcelona is Poble Espanyol which is a traditional Spanish Village. Poble Espanyol ("Spanish Village"), Barcelona is one of the most visited sightseeing destinations in Spain. Tourists from all over the world admire the beauty and charm of this beautiful Spanish village. The village was built between 1926 and 1929 and responds to the initial idea of bringing together in the form of a ‘village’ which was conceived as a single unity, representative samples of the architecture of the various regions of Spain. The present day situation of Poble Espanyol ("Spanish Village"), Barcelona is extremely interesting. The village is definitely a must visit for those who wish to gain an overall vision and also admire the different styles of architectural and urban constructions of the different towns and cities of the whole Spanish state. The village has become a meeting place for people who also want to enjoy different forms of entertainment such as theatrical shows or concerts. The Poble Espanyol or the Spanish Village is also a good place to share a dinner with friends in the innumerable restaurants that the village offers. The houses are grouped around the main square near the main entrance gate. There are information kiosks, the branch of a bank, book and souvenir shops near the gate.To the west of the square lie a number of picteresque little streets and alleyways. A large number of craft workers are based here and offer their works for sale. Some of the fine art work includes glass, ceramics, enamel-work, textiles, leather goods and print which are available at reasonable prices. Visitors are usually welcome to look around the workshops. The village is now owned by a private company and has been extensively renovated.
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