Barcelona is located at the northeast of the Iberian peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, which is Spain's second largest city, and the capital of the Catalonia autonomous region, as well as the capital of the province of Barcelona (under the Catalan autonomous region). In the early 15th century Barcelona and its jurisdiction areas were merged into the Spanish State, and since then there has been a fierce competition between Madrid and Barcelona. However, as one of the country's top seaport, commercial centers and industrial cities, Barcelona is increasingly growing prosperous. Barcelona city is the birthplace of Catalan culture, and is the first European city to issue newspapers, where there are Christian University, Catalonia Medical College and other higher educational institutions. In the city there are more than 20 museums, including Catalan Art Museum, Picasso Museum, the Museum of History and Natural History Museum. Barcelona International Music Festival is held annually every October, which is a grand music event. It is located in the sunny Spanish Catalonia region, and is highly favored by tourists due to its towering peaks and blue sky. Here is a perfect combination of Medieval European culture and a new era of fashion charm. Antoni Gaudi’s architectural world has given her a thick art taste, and the Olympic event also shows her energetic side.