Barcelona
Venezuela
Founded in 1671 as Nueva Barcelona, this large city in northeastern Venezuela serves as the capital of Anzoátegui State and anchors a metropolitan area that includes Puerto La Cruz and Lechería. The city centre holds colonial-era buildings alongside a dense café and restaurant scene and numerous churches, while beaches, rivers, and nearby mountains extend the range of what's on offer. Barcelona also functions as a significant industrial hub, home to petrochemical complexes and major international manufacturers.
- Population815,141
- Nearest water3.9 km
- Nearest mountain4.3 km