Horta, Barcelona

#257 among attractions in Barcelona

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Horta is a neighborhood in the Horta-Guinardó district of Barcelona, Catalonia. It is documented for the first time in 965, in which appears as the valley of Horta. Originally the neighborhood was the main town of the former municipality of Horta which was more or less as the current district limits of Horta-Guinardó. Horta is well known in Spain for its 1 January New Year celebrations as it's the only district in Spain where the first day of the year is celebrated with outdoor meals and drinks. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.19 mi²Coordinates: 41°25'46"N, 2°9'36"E

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Horta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Park Güell, Parc del Laberint d'Horta, Velòdrom d'Horta, Turó de la Rovira.

1 miS
Park with Gaudi's sculptural buildings
Park Güell, Barcelona
26 min walk • Park Güell is a public park system composed of gardens and architectural elements located on Carmel Hill, in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, an illustrious figure of Catalan modernism, the park was built between 1900 and 1914...
1 miNW
18th-century park with a maze and pavilion
Parc del Laberint d'Horta, Barcelona
27 min walk • Nestled in the district of Horta-Guinardó in Barcelona, the Parc del Laberint d'Horta is a tranquil oasis that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This historic garden is the oldest of its kind in the city, dating back to the 18th century...
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Velòdrom d'Horta, Barcelona
22 min walk • Velòdrom d'Horta is a velodrome located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the track cycling venue for the 1992 Summer Olympics and was also the venue for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1984.
0.7 miS
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Turó de la Rovira, Barcelona
19 min walk • Turó de la Rovira is a hill overlooking Barcelona with an altitude of 262m. It has been continually occupied, in one form or another, from the Iberian era to present.
0.9 miSW
Park, Outdoor activities
Parc de la Creueta del Coll, Barcelona
25 min walk • Parc de la Creueta del Coll is a park in the Gràcia and Horta districts of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The park was created from an abandoned quarry as part of the nou urbanisme developments during the 1992 Summer Olympics by architects Martorell, Bohigas and Mackay.
1 miNE
Square
Plaça de la República, Barcelona
26 min walk • Plaça de la República, previously called "Plaça de Llucmajor" is a square in Barcelona, unofficially regarded as the nucleus of its Nou Barris district. It's the intersection of three avenues: Passeig de Valldaura, Passeig de Verdum and Via Júlia, Barcelona.
0.5 miW
Library
Pavelló de la República CRAI Library, Barcelona
12 min walk • The Pavelló de la República Library joined what is now the University of Barcelona's Learning and Research Resources Centre in 1996.
0.7 miNE
Park
Parc Central de Nou Barris, Barcelona
18 min walk • The Central Park of Nou Barris is an urban park located in the district of Nou Barris, in the city of Barcelona. It has a total area of 17.7 hectares, being one of the largest parks in the city.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
El Carmel, Barcelona
16 min walk • El Carmel, or simply Carmel, is a neighbourhood in the district of Horta-Guinardó, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Carmel is in the municipal district of Horta-Guinardó.
1.1 miN
Vernacular architecture
Can Masdeu, Barcelona
29 min walk • Can Masdeu is a squatted social centre, residence and community garden in the Collserola Park on the outskirts of Barcelona. The building, owned by Sant Pau hospital, was occupied by international activists in 2001 after being abandoned for roughly 53 years.
1.1 miS
Square
The Hypostyle Room, Barcelona
30 min walk • The Hall of the Hundred Columns or Sala Hipóstila is a kind of large porch formed by eighty-six columns that supports the large square in Barcelona's Parc Güell. It was conceived by Antoni Gaudí to house the market of a residential city that was...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Horta?

Nearby attractions include La Font d'en Fargues, Barcelona (11 min walk), La Clota, Barcelona (11 min walk), Pavelló de la República CRAI Library, Barcelona (12 min walk), Can Peguera, Barcelona (13 min walk).

How to get to Horta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Horta:

Bus

Tajo - Ptge Vila i Rosell • Lines: 185, N4, V23, V25 Horta => Nova Icària (1 min walk)
Tajo - Baixada Mercat • Lines: 185, 86, N4, V25 (1 min walk)

Metro

Horta • Lines: L5 (1 min walk)
El Carmel • Lines: L5 (10 min walk)