Creu Gran, Terrassa

#12 among attractions in Terrassa

Wayside shrine

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Creu Gran is a place located in Terrassa (Catalonia autonomous community) and belongs to the category of wayside shrine.

It is situated at an altitude of 1004 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°33'58"N latitude and 2°0'54"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Creu Gran is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Creu Gran (bus, 1 min walk), Terrassa (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Minyons de Terrassa (historical place, 4 min walk), La Seu d'Ègara (church, 5 min walk), Museu Tèxtil (museum, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°33'58"N, 2°0'54"E

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Creu Gran – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Seu d'Ègara, MNACTEC, Terrassa Cathedral, Museu Tèxtil.

~1020 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Pre-romanesque architecture
La Seu d'Ègara, Terrassa
5 min walk • Monumental church complex of Sant Pere is a Bien de Interés Cultural landmark in Terrassa, Province of Barcelona, Spain. The Romanesque complex of churches includes Sant Pere, Sant Miquel and Santa Maria.
0.4 miW
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
MNACTEC, Terrassa
10 min walk • The National Museum of Science and Industry of Catalonia known by its acronym is one of the three national museums of Catalonia, located in Terrassa, near Barcelona.
~1650 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Terrassa Cathedral, Terrassa
8 min walk • Terrassa Cathedral, or the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Spirit is a Roman Catholic church located at the plaça Vella of Terrassa. It is the seat of the Diocese of Terrassa.
~1250 ftE
Museum, History museum, Fashion museum
Museu Tèxtil, Terrassa
7 min walk • The Textile Museum and Documentation Centre is a museum institution located in Terrassa, a city with an important textile tradition.
~1370 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Terrassa Museum, Terrassa
7 min walk • The Terrassa Museum is a museum entity which encompasses all the municipally owned museums in the city of Terrassa. It belongs to the History Museum and Monument Network of Catalonia and the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.
~810 ftSW
Historical place
Minyons de Terrassa, Terrassa
4 min walk • Minyons de Terrassa is a group of castellers from Terrassa founded on 21 June 1979 and publicly presented on 14 July 1979. On 22 November 2015, they became the first group ever to successfully complete and dismantle a 4 de 10 amb folre i manilles.
~1400 ftSW
Museum
Sala Muncunill, Terrassa
7 min walk • Sala Muncunill is an exhibition hall in Tarrasa, Spain, located at Plaça de Didó núm. 3, corner Carrer de la Rasa. It is the dyeing room of the old Vapor Amat, also known as Ca l'Izard, a 1921 construction by the modernist architect Lluís Muncunill...
~1730 ftSW
Forts and castles
Torre del Palau, Terrassa
9 min walk • The tower of the Palace is the only vestige of the castle-palace of Tarrasa, which at the height of its power extended its dominions from the Llobregat to Ripoll and from San Cugat del Vallés to Pla de Bages.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools, Art Nouveau architecture
School of Engineering of Terrassa, Terrassa
11 min walk • The School of Engineering of Terrassa, is one of the schools of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, a public university located in Spain. The school itself is located in Terrassa. It offers 8 degree programs and currently there are 1.500 students enrolled. EET is located in the Terrassa Campus of the UPC.
0.7 miN
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadi Municipal, Terrassa
19 min walk • The Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa is a stadium in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Terrassa FC. The stadium holds 11,500 spectators.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
School of Industrial and Aeronautic Engineering of Terrassa, Terrassa
11 min walk • The School of Industrial and Aeronautic Engineering of Terrassa or ETSEIAT is a public institution of higher education founded in 1904 and part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. It is located in Terrassa, about 1 hour from Barcelona, Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Creu Gran?

Nearby attractions include Minyons de Terrassa, Terrassa (4 min walk), La Seu d'Ègara, Terrassa (5 min walk), Museu Tèxtil, Terrassa (7 min walk), Terrassa Museum, Terrassa (7 min walk).

How to get to Creu Gran by public transport?

The nearest stations to Creu Gran:

Bus

Creu Gran • Lines: L1, L3 (1 min walk)
Doctor Robert • Lines: L1, L3 (6 min walk)

Train

Terrassa (7 min walk)
Vallparadís Universitat (8 min walk)