Galvany, Barcelona

Name: Galvany
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#378 among attractions in Barcelona

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Sant Gervasi – Galvany is a neighborhood in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona, Catalonia. The name of the neighborhood refers to Sant Gervasi de Cassoles, which was one of the parts of the former municipality of Sant Gervasi de Cassoles; and the Camp d'en Galvany urbanization which was begun in 1866 by its owner, Joseph Galvany Castelló. The Galvany name became popular when the market Galvany was built, located between the neighborhood streets Santaló, Calaf, Amigó and Madrazo, and the market has a plaque on the facade of Santaló street recalling that Josep Galvany Castelló gave the land on which the market was built to the municipality. ()

Local name: Sant Gervasi-Galvany Coordinates: 41°23'48"N, 2°8'38"E

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Sarrià-Sant Gervasi (Sant Gervasi-Galvany)Barcelona Spain

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

Nearby attractions include: Avinguda Diagonal, Casa Milà, Rambla de Catalunya, Casa Vicens.

0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona
19 min walk • Barcelona, Spain, boasts a grand boulevard that slices through its heart, known as Avinguda Diagonal. This expansive avenue is not only a major thoroughfare for traffic but also a vibrant shopping district that attracts both locals and visitors with its array of retail...
0.9 miE
Gaudi masterpiece housing arts venue
Casa Milà, Barcelona
24 min walk • Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, stands as an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Designed by the iconic Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this unconventional building was constructed between 1906 and 1912.
0.9 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona
24 min walk • Rambla de Catalunya is a vibrant and elegant boulevard in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Known as a premier shopping district, this picturesque street stretches between Plaça de Catalunya and Avinguda Diagonal, offering a delightful blend of retail therapy...
0.6 miNE
19th-century family home by Antoni Gaudi
Casa Vicens, Barcelona
15 min walk • Casa Vicens, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a significant landmark in the career of the famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Completed in 1885, this building is recognized as Gaudí's first major project...
0.8 miE
Palace, Architecture, Art gallery
Palau Robert, Barcelona
21 min walk • Palau Robert is a notable landmark nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This elegant building, located at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal, is an embodiment of the city's architectural charm and cultural heritage.
0.7 miSW
41°23'23"N • 2°8'6"E
L'illa, Barcelona
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Carrer Gran de Gràcia, Barcelona
15 min walk • Carrer Gran de Gràcia is the main street of Gràcia, one of the Barcelona districts. Gran de Gràcia is a shopping street that has been the centre of the district's commercial area for a long time already, dating to the time when Gràcia was a separate town. It stretches from the West side of Passeig de Gràcia towards Plaça Lesseps.
~1460 ftSE
Park, Shopping
Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona
8 min walk • Plaça de Francesc Macià is a square in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Located in one of the main business areas of the city, it is one of the most transited points of Barcelona.
0.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Camp de Les Corts, Barcelona
21 min walk • Camp de Les Corts, commonly referred to as Les Corts, was a sports stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the home for FC Barcelona until the club moved to the Camp Nou in 1957. It was also the home of CD Condal for the club's entire history.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Mercat de la Libertat, Barcelona
14 min walk • Liberty Market is a market in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed by the architect Miquel Pascual and its construction began in 1888, being inaugurated in 1893. The building is listed as a cultural asset of local interest.
~1710 ftSE
Art Nouveau architecture, Museum, Josep Puig i Cadafalch
Museum and Study Center of Sport Doctor Melcior Colet, Barcelona
9 min walk • The Museum and Study Center of Sport Doctor Melcior Colet is a facility dedicated to the promotion and exhibition of the most prominent in the development of the history of the sport in Catalonia in recent centuries.

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Which popular attractions are close to Galvany?

Nearby attractions include Synagogue of Barcelona, Barcelona (6 min walk), Turó Parc, Barcelona (6 min walk), Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona (8 min walk), Museum and Study Center of Sport Doctor Melcior Colet, Barcelona (9 min walk).

How to get to Galvany by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galvany:

Bus

Santaló - Mercat Galvany • Lines: 68, N7, V11 (1 min walk)
Muntaner - Laforja • Lines: N8, V13 (3 min walk)

Metro

Muntaner • Lines: L6 (4 min walk)
Sant Gervasi • Lines: L6 (9 min walk)

Tram

Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (8 min walk)
L'illa • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (15 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (30 min walk)