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Madrid and Barcelona In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Regions of Spain. There are two official languages spoken in Barcelona: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and Castillian Spanish. The city has a population of 1.7 million, but this number jumps to more than 4 million if the outlying areas are included. Barcelona is clearly a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The monastery of Montserrat These historical areas stand as foundation stones of the faith and truth for youth and elder alike. Young Christians from around the world will be welcomed to Madrid Spain, in August 2011 for the 21th World Youth Day. They will participate in various papal activities and gatherings carrying on the special tradition in celebration of universal faith and fellowship. Club Europa invites you and your youth group to participate in this wonderful pilgrimage.
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Please BE FLEXIBLE when you plan your pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2011: The flight situation will be extremely tight, especially if everybody wants to return home on Monday, August 22. There is no guarantee that space on the flights for these exact dates will be available; be prepared to add a night or to do the pre-tour (Barcelona and Montserrat) AFTER World Youth Day. |
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Day 3 - Aug 13 - Saturday 
BARCELONA > MADRID
Day 8 - Aug 18 - Thursday
Barcelona's cathedral ‘La Seu’ is a celebrated example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Its spires can be seen from almost all over the Barri Gòtic and the large square upon which it resides, the Plaça de la Seu, one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares. The elevated site has always been Barcelona's center of worship.
Construction on the cathedral began at the end of the 13th century: the bishops of the time ordered a wide, single nave, 28 side chapels, and an apse with an ambulatory behind a high altar. Work was finally completed in the mid-15th century (although the west facade dates from the 19th c.). The nave, cleaned and illuminated, has some splendid Gothic details. With its large bell towers, blending of medieval and Renaissance styles, high altar, side chapels, handsomely sculptured choir, and Gothic arches, it ranks as one of the most impressive cathedrals in Spain. You can take an elevator to the roof where you can see a wonderful view of Gothic Barcelona (Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 1:30pm and 5:00 to 6:00pm.
The weird, saw-toothed peaks have given rise to numerous legends: here St Peter left a statue carved by St Luke, Parsifal found the Holy Grail, and Richard Wagner sought inspiration for his operas. A monastery has stood on this site since the early Middle Ages and has always been a world famous shrine for the Catholic world. Honeymooning couples flock here by the thousands every year, seeking blessing on their marriages.