As the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union, Barcelona is a crown jewel in Spain. Its intricate architecture includes Roman Catholic Basilica Sagrada Família, Casa Vicens, Park Güell and Casa Balto created by Antoni Gaudi, Arc de Triomf created by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas and the Columbus Monument sculpted by Rafael Atché. The Museu Picasso preserves the most extensive collections of artworks by Pablo Picasso. Spearheaded by Lionel Messi, Barcelona team is internationally renowned for its string of football trophies and other sports championships. Aside from the tree-lined street La Rambla and football, Spanish people also enjoy their national cuisine Paella.
