Palau de la Metal·lúrgia, Barcelona

Name: Palau de la Metal·lúrgia
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#470 among attractions in Barcelona

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Facts and practical information

The Palau de la Metal·lúrgia is a venue located in Barcelona. Constructed for the 1929 International Exposition, it hosted the fencing and the fencing part of the modern pentathlon events for the 1992 Summer Olympics. ()

Local name: Palacio de la Metalurgia Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 41°22'25"N, 2°8'58"E

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Sants-Montjuïg (Parc de Montjuïc)Barcelona Spain

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Palau de la Metal·lúrgia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, CaixaForum Barcelona, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, Fundació Joan Miró.

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11th- to 20th-century Catalan art museum
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Fountain
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~1810 ftS
Spanish regional architecture museum
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Sport venue, Sport, Water park
Piscines Bernat Picornell, Barcelona
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Architectural lectures and exhibitions
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Square
Plaça d'Espanya, Barcelona
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0.6 miSE
Fountain
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~1790 ftN
Monuments and statues, Joan Miró, Park
Dona i Ocell, Barcelona
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palau de la Metal·lúrgia?

Nearby attractions include Venetian Towers, Barcelona (2 min walk), Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona (2 min walk), Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona (3 min walk), Plaça d'Espanya, Barcelona (3 min walk).

How to get to Palau de la Metal·lúrgia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palau de la Metal·lúrgia:

Bus

Pl Espanya - Av Reina Maria Cristina • Lines: 13, 165, 23, 46, 65, 79, E80, E86, L80, L86 (2 min walk)
Fira Barcelona • Lines: 165, 65 (2 min walk)

Metro

Plaça Espanya • Lines: L8 (3 min walk)
Espanya • Lines: L1, L3 (4 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Sants (16 min walk)
Parc de Montjuïc (21 min walk)

Tram

L'illa • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (35 min walk)
Numància • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (37 min walk)