Barcelona is the capital of Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, and was founded in 1671. Together with Puerto La Cruz, Lecheria and Guanta, Barcelona forms one of the most important urban areas of Venezuela, with a population of approximately 950,000.
Barcelona, Venezuela
The old Province of Barcelona before it ceased to exist in 1864
Oriental Heroine Monument
Ermita del Carmen Church
Anzoátegui State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the northeastern region of the country. Anzoátegui is well known for its beaches that attract many visitors. Its coast consists of a single beach approximately 100 km (62 mi) long. Its capital is the city of Barcelona, and significant cities include Puerto la Cruz and El Tigre.
Ruins of Barcelona's Casa Fuerte, a symbol of Venezuela's struggle for independence from Spain
Bolívar Square, El Tigre, Anzoátegui
Beach in the Mochima National Park
Tropical forest in the Francisco del Carmen Carvajal Municipality