Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia, of the province of the same name and of the Barcelonès region. It ranks among the best cities in the world in terms of quality of life, safety and equity.

It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, about 120 km south of the Pyrenees mountain range and the French border.

Today, Barcelona is recognised as a global city for its cultural, financial, commercial and tourist importance.