Fun facts about Barcelona
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Barcelona was originally established by the Spanish conquistador Joan Orpí in 1638.
Barcelona
Venezuela
Barcelona, originally called Nueva Barcelona, is the capital of Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lechería and Guanta, Barcelona forms Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz with a population of approximately 950,000. It was founded in 1671.
From the “History” section
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The Cathedral of San Cristóbal houses the embalmed remains of San Celestino in a glass reliquary.
Barcelona
Venezuela
Barcelona, originally called Nueva Barcelona, is the capital of Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lechería and Guanta, Barcelona forms Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz with a population of approximately 950,000. It was founded in 1671.
From the “History” section
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Barcelona is located in the state of Anzoátegui along the northern coast of Venezuela.
Barcelona
Venezuela
Barcelona, originally called Nueva Barcelona, is the capital of Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lechería and Guanta, Barcelona forms Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz with a population of approximately 950,000. It was founded in 1671.
From the “Geography” section
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The Casa de la Cultura features a permanent exhibition of works by modern Venezuelan painters.
Barcelona
Venezuela
Barcelona, originally called Nueva Barcelona, is the capital of Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lechería and Guanta, Barcelona forms Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz with a population of approximately 950,000. It was founded in 1671.
From the “Places of interest” section
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The city is home to the professional basketball team Marinos de Anzoátegui, which has won the league championship 11 times.
Barcelona
Venezuela
Barcelona, originally called Nueva Barcelona, is the capital of Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lechería and Guanta, Barcelona forms Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz with a population of approximately 950,000. It was founded in 1671.
From the “Sports” section
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