Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli, Barcelona
Facts and practical information
Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli is a square in central Barcelona. It is part of Barri Gòtic, in the Ciutat Vella district, located between Passeig de Colom and Carrer de la Mercè, on a terrain formerly part of a 13th-century Franciscan convent until 1836. The square was projected after the disappearance of the old city walls and the convent in the 19th century. It is named after the 16th century nobleman Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega, count of Medinaceli, Cogolludo and Arcos de Jalón, a descendant of the Montcada family, who gave away the terrain to the Franciscans. ()
Ciutat Vella (El Barri Gòtic)Barcelona
Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: La Rambla, Columbus Monument, Aquarium Barcelona, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli?
How to get to Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli by public transport?
Bus
- Pl del Duc de Medinaceli • Lines: 120 (1 min walk)
- Moll de la Fusta • Lines: 120, 59, D20, H14, N0, N0 tornada, N6, V13 (3 min walk)
Metro
- Drassanes • Lines: L3 (5 min walk)
- Liceu • Lines: L3 (10 min walk)
Ferry
- Puerto de Barcelona (8 min walk)
- Barcelona (20 min walk)
Train
- Barcelona - Estació de França (14 min walk)
- Paral·lel (14 min walk)
Tram
- Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica • Lines: T4 (24 min walk)
- Wellington • Lines: T4 (25 min walk)