Perhaps because it is such an incredibly photogenic city, where avant-garde fashion, architecture and artwork catch the eye, Barcelona has become one of the most important European centres for photographic studies. The city is bursting with talented young snappers trying to get their break. There are hundreds of different photography courses in the city, ranging from trimester-long weekly courses at local community centres to two-year internationally recognised Masters. For photography equipment, ARPI (93 317 95 73, La Rambla 38-40) and Casanova (Pelayo 18) are the most professional photography stores, selling everything you could possibly need, including second-hand manual and digital cameras. Fotografia Barcelona (www.fotografiabarcelona.com) is a virtual community of photographers based in Barcelona, where professionals post job offers and course information.