THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 121

A contemporary apartment melding modern flair and functionality with luxurious city living A s one of Europe's most exciting and progressive cities, Barcelona has been on the ascent since coming to world attention with the hosting of the 1992 Olympic Games. It is truly one of Spain's, and indeed Europe's, success stories of the past two decades. Famous for its architecture, food, culture and much more, the Catalan capital is a wonderful place to visit and a great place to live. It has been frequently named as Europe's best place to live and in recent years has gained a reputation as a global centre for design, creativity, technology and innovation. And don't forget its football team! Formed in 1899, FC Barcelona has proved to be one of the world's most successful and decorated football clubs. Large enough to avoid the label parochial, yet small enough to not be overwhelming, Barcelona seems to get the balance just right. Tucked in between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, it seems as though the city is likely to remain just the right size. An added attraction to foreign buyers is Spain's Golden Visa scheme that grants residency to non-EU citizens who invest €500,000 or more in property. The programme has attracted a www.theaddressmagazine.com 127