Situated in northeastern Spain, on the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona has long been hailed as a European cultural capital. From its successful art scene to its incredible architecture and world-famous gastronomy, here's why an art and culture lover will fall head over heels for Barcelona.

One of the most historic forms of decorative art, mosaic has been used in Europe for centuries. Here in Barcelona it's all around to be seen, from the facades of a lot of the most legendary structures, to road sculpture as well as walkways.

Modernisme, not to be misled with Modernism, was the combined name given to an art, architecture and literature movement which emerged around the turn of the 20th century and centralized around Barcelona.