barcelona
n. countablen. a large city in northeast Spain on the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for its unique buildings, art, and football team.
n. the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain. It serves as a major Mediterranean port and a global centre for commerce, tourism, and modernist architecture.
Barcelona is a beautiful city by the sea.
Many tourists visit Barcelona every summer to see the famous church designed by Antoni Gaudí.
As a major cultural hub, Barcelona balances its historical Gothic architecture with avant-garde urban planning, making it one of the most visited metropolitan areas in Europe.
Ultimately borrowed from Catalan Barcelona.
Proper noun — usually used without an article unless referring to a specific historical period or version of the city.