History of Barcelona, Spain

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led by Louis the Pious, took over the city from the Moors, who they conquered on their short reign. The Franks, created what is now known as the `Marca Hispanica' meaning the 'Spanish March'. Marca Hispanica was a war between the Christians from the northern part of Europe and the Muslims from southern Europe. During these fights, the city was divided into counties.

The most important county was the county of Barcelona because Wilfred the Hairy gave origin to the Catalan nation, establishing a hereditary system of succession. Borrell the second, gained independence from the Carolingian empire in the year 988, for the county of Barcelona. The county of Barcelona would be later known as Catalonia. In 1640, revolts were started in Barcelona and and across

Catalonia due to the increasing discord the Catalan and their rulers. Their problems continued which caused the Spanish War of Succession. Progress was slowed after the turn of the century by the Napoleonic Wars and yellow ...

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is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympic games, so they tried to rebuild the city.

The people in Barcelona like to have fun a lot like spending the night. There are many festivals held from time to time. Entertainment and fun in Barcelona never cease, the fun goes on from the evening until the morning.

Barcelona is known for its numerous cultural events. If you really get an insight to their culture, you will know about their traditions and customs. For example, the Sardana, is the Catalonia's national dance. It is originated from Catalan occupation of Sardinia. Some people suggests

that Sardana was not practice in Barcelona until ...

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