Between the rugged slopes of the pyrenees and the luxurious waters of the mediterranean lies the region of catalonia it has defined the vanguard of spanish art and culture for 2000 years while remaining inextricably bound to its glorious past and independent nature this programme showcases the regions capital barcelona from the soaring jewel like spires of antoni gaudis la sagrada familia and the winding streets of the gothic quarter to the futuristic olympic city in montjuic park and