Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona

Name: Plaça de Catalunya
Address: At the end of Passeig de Gràcia and the top of La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain

#261 among attractions in Barcelona

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Plaça de Catalunya is a large square in central Barcelona that is generally considered to be both its city centre and the place where the old city and the 19th century-built Eixample meet. ()

Local name: Plaza de Cataluña Coordinates: 41°23'12"N, 2°10'12"E

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At the end of Passeig de Gràcia and the top of La RamblaEixample (La Dreta de l'Eixample)Barcelona Spain

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Plaça de Catalunya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portal de l'Àngel, La Boqueria, Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

~860 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Portal de l'Àngel, Barcelona
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Portal de l'Àngel is a bustling shopping district that serves as a paradise for those with a penchant for retail therapy. This pedestrian thoroughfare is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse range of stores, from...
~1870 ftS
Vibrant public market with diverse foods
La Boqueria, Barcelona
10 min walk • La Boqueria, officially known as Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, is a bustling market in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, and a feast for the senses. Located just off the renowned La Rambla, this vibrant marketplace is a hub of activity where locals and tourists...
~1640 ftE
Music recitals in bold art nouveau hall
Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
8 min walk • In the heart of Barcelona's cultural scene stands the Palau de la Música Catalana, an architectural gem and a celebrated concert hall that resonates with the sounds of music and the beauty of art nouveau design. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the renowned architect...
~1580 ftSW
Modern art in sleek, glass-fronted venue
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's vibrant cultural landscape, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression and innovation. Opened to the public in 1995, the museum's striking edifice, designed by American architect...
~1480 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Palace
Palau Reial Major, Barcelona
8 min walk • The Palau Reial Major is a historic palace nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, a testament to the city's rich medieval past. As an emblem of Catalan history, this grand complex was the residence of the counts of Barcelona and later, the Kings of Aragon.
~1440 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Event space
CCCB, Barcelona
7 min walk • The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is an arts centre in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the Raval district, the Centre’s core theme is the city and urban culture. The CCCB organizes exhibitions, debates, festivals and concerts, film cycles, courses, lectures, and other activities.
~1880 ftSE
14th-century Gothic basilica with views
Bar Del Pi, Barcelona
10 min walk • Santa Maria del Pi is a 15th-century Gothic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the Plaça del Pi, in the Barri Gòtic district of the city.
~1620 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palau de la Virreina, Barcelona
8 min walk • The Virreina Palace is a building in the city of Barcelona. Situated on the famous La Rambla avenue, today it houses the headquarters of the city council's Culture Institute and hosts various temporary art exhibitions and cultural events.
~1550 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués, Barcelona
8 min walk • Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués is an art gallery in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain. It was established in 2015 and shows early pictorial modern painting and photography and other photography.
~550 ftS
Famous fountain and meeting place
Font de Canaletes, Barcelona
3 min walk • Font de Canaletes is an ornate fountain, crowned by a lamp post, in Barcelona, Catalonia, in Rambla de Canaletes, the upper part of La Rambla, near Plaça de Catalunya. It is a fixture of football fans after Barça football matches since the 1930s.
~1060 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Els Quatre Gats, Barcelona
6 min walk • Els Quatre Gats is a café in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain that famously became a popular meeting place for famous artists throughout the modernist period in Catalonia, known as Modernisme.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaça de Catalunya?

Nearby attractions include Santa Anna de Barcelona, Barcelona (3 min walk), Font de Canaletes, Barcelona (3 min walk), Carrer de Pelai, Barcelona (4 min walk), Ronda de Sant Pere, Barcelona (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaça de Catalunya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaça de Catalunya:

Metro

Catalunya • Lines: L1, L3 (1 min walk)
Plaça de Catalunya • Lines: L6, L7 (3 min walk)

Bus

Pl. de Catalunya - Bergara • Lines: 67, N11, N9 (1 min walk)
Pl Catalunya - Pelai • Lines: N17, N18 (1 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (2 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (13 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (25 min walk)
Barcelona (28 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (26 min walk)
Marina • Lines: T4 (26 min walk)