Barcelona, the second largest and most populous city in Spain, contains much of what a true traveler dreams of. The sea, palm trees, sandy beaches coexist with gloomy Romanesque churches, narrow medieval streets, flaming Gothic and the mysterious architecture of Antoni Gaudi. In this book, the past and present of Barcelona are connected with the traditions and generalized character of the inhabitants, thanks to which, according to the author, the capital of Catalonia acquired its original appearance.