Carrer de Pelai, Barcelona

Name: Carrer de Pelai
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#426 among attractions in Barcelona

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Facts and practical information

Carrer de Pelai is a major shopping street in Barcelona, one of the busiest in the city at daytime. It forms the border between the districts of Ciutat Vella and Eixample in the center of the city, and runs from the intersection of Plaça de Catalunya with La Rambla and the El Triangle shopping centre to Plaça de la Universitat. It is named after King Pelagius of Asturias. The current Catalan-language name was approved in 1980 by the city council, though it also bore that same name before 1900. ()

Local name: Calle de Pelayo Coordinates: 41°23'10"N, 2°10'3"E

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Eixample (La Dreta de l'Eixample)Barcelona Spain

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Day trips

Carrer de Pelai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portal de l'Àngel, La Boqueria, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Palau Reial Major.

~1470 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Portal de l'Àngel, Barcelona
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Portal de l'Àngel is a bustling shopping district that serves as a paradise for those with a penchant for retail therapy. This pedestrian thoroughfare is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse range of stores, from...
~1950 ftSE
Vibrant public market with diverse foods
La Boqueria, Barcelona
10 min walk • La Boqueria, officially known as Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, is a bustling market in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, and a feast for the senses. Located just off the renowned La Rambla, this vibrant marketplace is a hub of activity where locals and tourists...
~1110 ftS
Modern art in sleek, glass-fronted venue
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's vibrant cultural landscape, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression and innovation. Opened to the public in 1995, the museum's striking edifice, designed by American architect...
0.4 miE
Gothic architecture, Palace
Palau Reial Major, Barcelona
10 min walk • The Palau Reial Major is a historic palace nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, a testament to the city's rich medieval past. As an emblem of Catalan history, this grand complex was the residence of the counts of Barcelona and later, the Kings of Aragon.
~910 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Event space
CCCB, Barcelona
5 min walk • The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is an arts centre in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the Raval district, the Centre’s core theme is the city and urban culture. The CCCB organizes exhibitions, debates, festivals and concerts, film cycles, courses, lectures, and other activities.
~1740 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palau de la Virreina, Barcelona
9 min walk • The Virreina Palace is a building in the city of Barcelona. Situated on the famous La Rambla avenue, today it houses the headquarters of the city council's Culture Institute and hosts various temporary art exhibitions and cultural events.
~1190 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués, Barcelona
6 min walk • Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués is an art gallery in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain. It was established in 2015 and shows early pictorial modern painting and photography and other photography.
~800 ftSE
Famous fountain and meeting place
Font de Canaletes, Barcelona
4 min walk • Font de Canaletes is an ornate fountain, crowned by a lamp post, in Barcelona, Catalonia, in Rambla de Canaletes, the upper part of La Rambla, near Plaça de Catalunya. It is a fixture of football fans after Barça football matches since the 1930s.
~1680 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Els Quatre Gats, Barcelona
9 min walk • Els Quatre Gats is a café in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain that famously became a popular meeting place for famous artists throughout the modernist period in Catalonia, known as Modernisme.
~1100 ftE
Church, Architecture, Arts and crafts
Santa Anna de Barcelona, Barcelona
6 min walk • The Church of Santa Anna is a church located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1881.
~1920 ftN
Modernisme house with elaborate decor
Casa Lleó Morera, Barcelona
10 min walk • The Casa Lleó Morera is a building designed by noted modernisme architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, located at Passeig de Gràcia 35 in the Eixample district of Barcelona. In 1902 Francesca Morera assigned Lluís Domènech i Montaner to remodel ancient "casa Rocamora", built in 1864.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carrer de Pelai?

Nearby attractions include Ronda de la Universitat, Barcelona (2 min walk), Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona (4 min walk), Font de Canaletes, Barcelona (4 min walk), Coliseum, Barcelona (5 min walk).

How to get to Carrer de Pelai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carrer de Pelai:

Bus

Balmes - Pelai • Lines: 59, N11, N5, N7, N9, V13 (1 min walk)
Ronda Universitat - Plaça Catalunya • Lines: C6, e11.1, e11.2, e14, e15.1, e16, N40, N41 (2 min walk)

Metro

Plaça de Catalunya • Lines: L6, L7 (2 min walk)
Catalunya • Lines: L1, L3 (4 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (4 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (13 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (26 min walk)
Barcelona (28 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (29 min walk)
Marina • Lines: T4 (30 min walk)