Barcelona is an international capital of sport, a cosmopolitan, Mediterranean city, open to the sea. It has played host to the world's most important events since the 1992 Olympic Games, thanks to a social and associations networks commited to sporst and a great capacity for organising events. The catalan capital is a reference point for tourism, thanks to its physical features and its traditional capacity for welcoming people. This has made it one of the most attractive cities in the world.
Capital of Catalunya and of the Barcelona province Host city of the 1992 Olympic Games Population: 1.6 million (second biggest city in Spain) The 10th most populous urban area in the European Union
Arena: Palau Sant Jordi Address: Passeig Olímpic, 5-7, 08038 Barcelona Capacity: 15,700 spectators Central Scoreboard One Video Screen VIP Zone Press Conference Room Multi-function Rooms Parking (5,000 spaces)