Avinguda del Paral·lel, Barcelona
Facts and practical information
Avinguda del Paral·lel is one of the main streets of the city of Barcelona, dividing Ciutat Vella, Eixample and Sants-Montjuïc districts. It receives this name because it is parallel to the Equator. It runs from Plaça d'Espanya, where the city's exhibition halls are located, to the seafront, Plaça de la Carbonera and the passenger ship port, dividing the neighbourhood of Poble Sec, on the side of Montjuïc, from the neighbourhoods of Sant Antoni and El Raval. It was officially inaugurated on October 11, 1894. ()
Eixample (Sant Antoni)Barcelona
Avinguda del Paral·lel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, El Raval, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Avinguda del Paral·lel?
How to get to Avinguda del Paral·lel by public transport?
Metro
- Poble Sec • Lines: L3 (2 min walk)
- Sant Antoni • Lines: L2 (10 min walk)
Bus
- Metro Poble Sec • Lines: D20, N0 tornada (2 min walk)
- Viladomat - Manso • Lines: D50, N6, V11, V9 (3 min walk)
Train
- Paral·lel (12 min walk)
- Parc de Montjuïc (12 min walk)
Ferry
- Barcelona (25 min walk)
- Puerto de Barcelona (23 min walk)