Vallcarca, Barcelona

Name: Vallcarca
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#424 among attractions in Barcelona

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Vallcarca i els Penitents is a neighbourhood in the northernmost part of Gràcia, a district of Barcelona. Locked between two hills, Putget and El Coll, it grew out of a few scattered settlements, namely L'Hostal de la Farigola, Can Falcó, Can Mas and Can Gomis. ()

Local name: Vallcarca y los Penitentes Coordinates: 41°24'56"N, 2°8'32"E

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Gràcia (Vallcarca i els Penitents)Barcelona Spain

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

Nearby attractions include: Park Güell, CosmoCaixa, Casa Vicens, Gaudi House Museum.

0.5 miE
Park with Gaudi's sculptural buildings
Park Güell, Barcelona
14 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...
0.6 miW
Science museum in Modernist building
CosmoCaixa, Barcelona
16 min walk • CosmoCaixa Barcelona is a beacon of science and education nestled in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. This modern science museum, which opened its doors in 2004, has quickly become a must-see attraction for visitors of all ages interested in the wonders of the...
0.9 miSE
19th-century family home by Antoni Gaudi
Casa Vicens, Barcelona
24 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...
0.7 miE
Museum in the architect's former home
Gaudi House Museum, Barcelona
18 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...
0.9 miSW
Art Nouveau architecture, Antoni Gaudí, Forts and castles
Bellesguard, Barcelona
23 min walk • Bellesguard, also known as Casa Figueres, is a modernist manor house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, which was constructed between 1900 and 1909. It is located at the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
1 miW
Art Nouveau architecture, Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Observatori Fabra, Barcelona
25 min walk • The Fabra Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain pointed towards the south at 415 metres above sea level. It was established in 1904 and belongs to the Royal Academy of Science and Arts of Barcelona. Its main activity is the study of asteroids and comets.
0.9 miW
Cemetery
Cementiri de Sant Gervasi, Barcelona
22 min walk • Sant Gervasi Cemetery founded in 1853, is located in the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi in Barcelona, Spain. With an extension of 12,229 m², the area divided into two parts by a staircase leading to the cemetery chapel. It includes 4773 plots.
1 miE
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Turó de la Rovira, Barcelona
27 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.
0.4 miNE
Park, Outdoor activities
Parc de la Creueta del Coll, Barcelona
10 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.
0.7 miSE
Square
Plaça de Lesseps, Barcelona
19 min walk • Plaça de Lesseps is a square serving as the border between the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, loosely divided in two parts.
1 miS
Museum
Joan Maragall Archive, Barcelona
27 min walk • The Joan Maragall Archive is a documentation center that brings together a documentary on the life and work of the poet Joan Maragall and Modernism in general.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vallcarca?

Nearby attractions include El Coll, Barcelona (9 min walk), Parc de la Creueta del Coll, Barcelona (10 min walk), Park Güell, Barcelona (14 min walk), The Hypostyle Room, Barcelona (14 min walk).

How to get to Vallcarca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vallcarca:

Bus

CAP Vallcarca • Lines: 123, 124, 27 (1 min walk)
Gustavo Bécquer - Av Vallcarca • Lines: 129 (1 min walk)

Metro

Penitents • Lines: L3 (4 min walk)
Vallcarca • Lines: L3 (7 min walk)

Tram

Román Macaya • Lines: Tramvia Blau (11 min walk)
Josep Mª Florensa • Lines: Tramvia Blau (11 min walk)