Barcelona is a vibrant city on the Mediterranean coast, nested snugly between the sea and the Collserola Ridge of the Catalan Coastal ranges. The story of Barcelona starts around 2000 years ago as an Iberian settlement, owing to its strategic location on the coastal route connecting Iberia and Europe. The combination of easily defendable ground and the fertile soils of the Besos and Llobregat delt ...[Read More]
From Mountains to Modernists: the geological foundations and inspirations of Barcelona
Sunset view from Barcelona harbour over the city with the Collserola mountains in the backdrop. Credit: Aleksandar Pasaric via Pexels