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// [[image:cataluna.gif width="142" height="155" align="left" caption="¡Este es Cataluña! "]] ¡Cataluña!//
¡Cataluña! Welcome to Cataluña! Cataluña is located in the northeastern region of Spain, along the Mediterranean Coast, and is a preferred tourist destination. It is best known for its mild climate, beaches, high mountain ranges, and volcanoes. Along the coast, you can find all kinds of attractions; there are water sports, monuments, and just the beauty of nature is incredible. Cataluña has many restaurants with great food. They are distinguished by their seafood, rice dishes, wine, and famous for their Catalonian Cream dessert.

Two cities you should visit while in Cataluña are Barcelona, the capital, and Tarragona. Barcelona has a moderate climate, and is very modern; it keeps up or is sometimes ahead of international tendencies. Be sure to visit the mountain of Montjuic. The buildings there show all the architectural styles typical of Spain, and in 1992, the Olympic Games took place there.

[[image:antonio_gaudi.jpg width="123" height="195" caption="Este es un edificio por el famoso arquitecto Antonio Gaudí."]]
Tarragona is a beautiful old town, with history going all the way back to Roman times. Here you can see a cathedral, preserved Roman ruins, museums, and even go to an amusement park! You should go to The National Archaeological Museum; inside you will see would famous treasures, Roman artifacts, and many more. Tarragona is home of the biggest amusement park in Spain, Port Aventura.



====A trip to Cataluña, is a trip of a life time! I hope you have an amazing time! ====