WRITING: AN ARTICLE ABOUT A PLACE AND ITS HISTORY

BARCELONA

Barcelona is a city in the north of Spain. Its name was Barcino in Roman Times. The population in Roman Times was about 6,000. The population is about 1.611.822 million now.

There are places in Barcelona with the names of important people in history: Monument of Cristòfol Colon and Lluís Companys Stadium. Monument of Cristòfol Colon commemorates the discovery of America. Lluís Companys Stadium commemorates one of the most important presidents of Catalonia.

The people of Barcelona are called Barcelonins.

Famous Barcelonins include Josep Carreras and Gerard Piqué. Josep Carreras is an opera singer. Gerard Piqué is a football star.