The name Barcelona comes from the ancient Iberian Phoenician “Barkeno”. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in Spain. It is also the capital of Catalonia. Barcelona is known for hosting many international sport tournaments as well as world-class conferences and also hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics. These days, Barcelona is one of the world’s leading tourist, economic, fashion, and other things that contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities.
Denpasar may not be far from the usual touristy resort areas of Bali, but the moment you transcend to the capital of Bali, a change in atmosphere is clearly felt. The laid back beach lifestyle is instantly changed to a bustling city. Not as hectic as you may think a capital city to be, and the lack of skyscrapers, due to a Balinese custom that disallows buildings to be taller than a coconut tree, gives way for blue skies. Apart from the many busy Balinese buzzing around on their scooters, many monuments and temples can be seen around the city. Catch a glimpse of the traditional markets at Pasar Badung and see the magnificent colors of fresh produce and colorful batiks up for offer.