Friday, May 24, 2013

Barcelona!


I have studied Spanish for the last seven years, and have fallen in love with the language and various cultures. And every since I started learning about the different Spanish speaking countries, I have dreamed of going to Barcelona, Spain. This popular tourist area is rich in culture and history. In my last Spanish class I did a presentation on Antoni Gaudí, a famous Spanish architect. His work depicts a more Modernisme style along with influences from nature.  After seeing pictures of his most famous building located in Barcelona, I am really eager to visit the city and see Gaudí’s Work.
In addition to learning about the city in school, I have also seen it featured in different movies and television show. I first discovered the city when I watched The Cheetah Girls 2 back in middle school. After watching this popular Disney film, I too wanted to dance and sing in the streets of Barcelona. The entire movie was filmed there and highlighted the cities greatest features.
Most of my knowledge about Barcelona has come from school and TV, so I haven’t really heard any negatives. The city it known for being a popular tourist attraction, and is a major cultural and economic center in southwestern Europe. I think the city is not only a great vacation spot but also an unique location to study abroad. It would be the ideal place to further my knowledge about the Spanish language and culture. Even if I never have the opportunity to study in Barcelona, vacationing there is definitely on my bucket list.  

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