One of the most important Mediterranean ports, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, both in size and population. Characterized by unique mountain landscapes and sites, the area is flanked by the Pyrenees Mountains and bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, blending a strong identity with a unique culture and language. Barcelona boasts an impressive cultural heritage that includes the Gothic quarter and its cathedral, the old City Hall and the Palace of the Generalitat, site of the local government. The Picasso Museum is home to the world´s premier collection of the artist´s early work. The city´s architecture ranges from modernist buildings to the brilliant works of Antonio Gaudí, such us the unfinished Church of Holy Family, Güell Park, The Milá Home.