article_snippet.sent: If you can't wangle living there full-time, then Barcelona must surely be a top contender for the best city break destination.
article_snippet.sent: An overview of Barcelona, the city of contrasting art and architecture with a handy beach alongside it .
article_snippet.sent: No other city in the world has as many buildings on the Unesco world heritage list as Barcelona, from Roman walls to the fantastical creations of Gaudi.
article_snippet.sent: During the evening, Barcelona's charismatic mayor, Artur Mas, made an impassioned case for Catalan independence, before taking questions in English, French and Italian.
article_snippet.sent: Of course, in Barcelona you're never far from a bar and the hallmark of every good city break
article_snippet.sent: Near the Sagrada Familia, the Café Sel is worth a visit just for the pastries.
article_snippet.sent: The food at the Hotel Arts is considered among the finest in Barcelona.
article_snippet.sent: Hotel Arts Barcelona offers rooms from €245 (£180) per night, including breakfast.
article_snippet.sent: British Airways (0844 493 0787) offers flights to Barcelona from Heathrow and Gatwick.
article_snippet.sent: In Barcelona, the art isn't just in museums.