Carrer de Balmes, Barcelona

Name: Carrer de Balmes
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#252 among attractions in Barcelona

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Carrer de Balmes, named after the Catalan philosopher and ecclesiastic Jaume Balmes, is one of the most important avenues in Barcelona. It was devised in 1859 as part of Ildefons Cerdà urban plan. ()

Local name: Calle de Balmes Coordinates: 41°24'3"N, 2°9'10"E

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Gràcia (La Vila de Gràcia)Barcelona Spain

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

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

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona
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0.6 miSE
Gaudi masterpiece housing arts venue
Casa Milà, Barcelona
16 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.
0.8 miSE
Historic street with landmark buildings
Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
20 min walk • Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona's most prestigious avenue and one of the city's primary shopping and business areas, renowned for its architectural jewels and designer boutiques. This broad boulevard, lined with lush trees, stretches through the heart of the city...
0.7 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona
18 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...
~1110 ftNW
19th-century family home by Antoni Gaudi
Casa Vicens, Barcelona
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0.6 miE
Art Nouveau architecture, Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Architecture
Casa de les Punxes, Barcelona
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0.5 miSE
Palace, Architecture, Art gallery
Palau Robert, Barcelona
13 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.
0.8 miN
Museum in the architect's former home
Gaudi House Museum, Barcelona
20 min walk • The Gaudí House Museum, nestled in the picturesque Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain, is a vibrant testament to the architectural ingenuity of Antoni Gaudí. This enchanting museum, once the residence of the celebrated architect, offers a unique glimpse into the private...
~350 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Carrer Gran de Gràcia, Barcelona
2 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.
0.7 miSW
Park, Shopping
Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona
17 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.
~420 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Mercat de la Libertat, Barcelona
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carrer de Balmes?

Nearby attractions include Mercat de la Libertat, Barcelona (3 min walk), Plaça de Gal·la Placídia, Barcelona (4 min walk), Casa Vicens, Barcelona (6 min walk), Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona (8 min walk).

How to get to Carrer de Balmes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carrer de Balmes:

Bus

Gran de Gràcia - Metro Fontana • Lines: 114, 22, 24, 87, N4, V17 (2 min walk)
Ros de Olano - Gran de Gràcia • Lines: 114 (3 min walk)

Metro

Fontana • Lines: L3 (3 min walk)
Gràcia • Lines: L6, L7 (3 min walk)

Tram

Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (20 min walk)
Plaça Kennedy • Lines: Tramvia Blau (27 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (23 min walk)
Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (33 min walk)