A：Though Barcelona is regarded as Spain's second city，behind capital Madrid，but it seems to me more familiar even than the capital。
B：Same here。Barcelona is a city steeped in history。It was founded by Carthaginians and according to tradition，its name was derived from the great Barker family of ancient Carpage。After numerous different conquers，including the Romans and the Moores that ravaged the city，the Argons made Catalonia，of which Barcelona was the capital。Strong and prosperous。Since the 1970s，the city has reasserted its Catalon background。But it wasn't until the summer Olympics in 1992 did Barcelona became the modern，vibrant city that it still is today。And with this prosperity has come luxury and fabulous hotels。The 1st Raewon Callas was opened in 1992，by the King and Queen of Spain。Its situated in the north of the city，near the main University and it's run by Jose Louise Torres。
A：Wow。But the first time I heard about the city it was not about its time-honored history。To me the city is linked to an architect-Antony Gaudy。
B：With buildings like the Casa Cal Bain and the Casa Minga，Antony Gaudy is credited with making great impact of image of Barcelona。He also built the fantastic Park Quell。Antony Gaudy died in 1926，leaving an unfinished cathedral as his epitaph。
A：What are the attractions when coming to Barcelona？
B：There are many，many different attractions：culture，leisure，monuments，our architectures，and the gastronomy。Barcelona has commercial areas，shopping areas of five kilometers that goes around to the sea to the north，and on the street and continue at shop at the same time you find the shops。You see our architecture，you see our monuments，our museums，and our restaurants。So there is a mix between shopping and services。
A：I can't agree more。But the city is also renowned for its trendy fashion。
B：Yes。One label that's hot among fashion conscious is MIRO，and these trendy designs of clothing and shoes originate in Barcelona。The region itself now produces for other international labels，like for the Gallic giant Lacose。
A：I've also heard about a saying“no visit to Barcelona would be complete without a tour of the Nou Camp”。
B：That's interesting。Nou Camp is the immense home of one of Spain's finest teams，Barcelona Football Club-FC。Barcelona was founded in 1899 along with the other Spanish team，Real Madrid。It's one of the greatest football teams in Europe。With players like Maradona and Ronaldo having played for Barca，it's easy to explain their success！FC Barcelona is credited to winning more trophy than any other team in European football history。The stadium，the Nou Camp，can hold one hundred and twelve thousand people，making it one of the greatest places to watch and play“the beautiful game”。
A：虽然巴塞罗那是西班牙仅次于首都马德里的第二大城市，我倒觉得对我来说，好像这个名字比马德里更让我熟悉些。
圣家堂-SAGRADA FAMILIA B：我觉得也是。巴塞罗那处处透露着历史气息。城市由迦太基人建立，根据古传统，城市的名字由古迦太基的巴塞家族派生出来。在经过数不清的征服者，包括罗马人和摩尔人对这个城市的掠夺后，阿拉贡人建立了繁荣富强的加塞罗尼亚，定都于巴塞罗那。二十世纪七十年代以来，这个城市重新宣告了它的加泰罗背景。但是直到1992年举办夏季奥运会以后，巴塞罗那才成为现在这样现代化的，有活力的城市。随着城市的日渐繁荣、豪华，大型的酒店不断出现。第一家雷文卡拉斯酒店是由西班牙国王和王后主持揭幕的。该酒店位于城北主要大学附近，由胡塞·路易斯·托尔斯经营。
A：哇！但是我第一次听说这个城市，倒不是由于它多么悠久的历史。对我来说，这个城市是与一位叫安东尼·高迪的建筑师紧密相连的。
B：安东尼·高迪以卡尔维特和米拉之家等建筑物，塑造了巴塞罗那无以伦比的形象。他还建造了神奇的奎尔公园。安东尼·高迪在1926年逝世，未完工的大教堂是他的墓志铭。
A：巴塞罗那有什么吸引人的地方？
埃尔公园B：它有很多不同的引人之处：文化、休闲、纪念碑、建筑、还有烹调。巴塞罗那有商业区，长五公里的购物区绕着大海直到北部。走在大街上，你可以一边购物一边探店。你可以看看建筑、纪念碑、博物馆、饭店，既能购物又有玩的享受。
A：没错。巴塞罗那的时尚业也很有名。
B：米罗是时尚界中享有盛誉的一个品牌。这些鞋子和衣服的设计流行趋势来自巴塞罗那。该地区还生产其他国际知名品牌的产品，比如法国的名牌Lacose。
A：我还听说过一句话，不到诺坎谱就不算到过巴塞罗那。
B：挺有意思。诺坎谱是西班牙最好的球队之一巴塞罗那队的主场。巴塞罗那队与另外一支西班牙球队——皇家马德里队，欧洲最顶级的球队之一——同时成立于1899年。有马拉多纳和罗那尔多作为球员，这两支球队勇创佳绩。在欧洲足球史上，巴塞罗那队拿的奖牌比任何一支球队都多。诺坎谱球场可以容纳11万2千人，是观看和踢漂亮的球赛的最好场地之一。
Be steeped in 浸泡在……中
Be derived from 来自，源自
Numerous adj。很多
Is credited with 被认为是
Epitaph n。墓志铭
Gastronomy n。烹调法
Trendy adj。时髦的
Trophy n。奖品，成绩
