Located where Avenida Diagonal and the Mediterranean Sea meet, Diagonal Mar is ine of the newest districts in the city. Since it was born in 2004 on the occasion of the celebration of the Universal Forum of Cultures, it has grown to become an important business, tourism and leisure centre, as well as a popular residential area. The district is home to the CCIB (International Convention Centre) and the city’s second largest park. It also enjoys the facilities of a large shopping centre.