Teatre Principal, Barcelona

Name: Teatre Principal
Address: La Rambla, 27, Barcelona, 08001, Spain
Telephone: +34 934 12 31 29

#116 among attractions in Barcelona

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The Teatre Principal is the oldest theatre in Barcelona, founded in 1579, built between 1597 and 1603 and rebuilt several times, mainly in 1788 and again in 1848. The theatre was originally named the Teatro de la Santa Cruz in Spanish. It is located on the famous avenue of La Rambla. ()

Local name: Teatro Principal Coordinates: 41°22'43"N, 2°10'31"E

Address

La Rambla, 27Ciutat Vella (El Raval)Barcelona 08001 Spain

Contact

+34 934 12 31 29

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Teatre Principal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Boqueria, La Rambla, Columbus Monument, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya.

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Cultural hub for shopping and sights
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~1230 ftSE
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~1660 ftN
Medieval building and seat of government
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~300 ftW
Gaudí-designed family mansion
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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Teatre Principal open?

Teatre Principal is open:

Monday 10 am - 1 am
Tuesday 10 am - 1 am
Wednesday 10 am - 1 am
Thursday 10 am - 1 am
Friday 10 am - 1 am
Saturday 10 am - 1 am
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Teatre Principal?

Nearby attractions include Palau Güell, Barcelona (2 min walk), Plaça Reial, Barcelona (3 min walk), Centre d'Art Santa Mònica, Barcelona (3 min walk), Museu de Cera, Barcelona (4 min walk).

How to get to Teatre Principal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatre Principal:

Bus

La Rambla - Pl del Teatre • Lines: 59, N9, V13 (1 min walk)
Metro Drassanes • Lines: 120 (4 min walk)

Metro

Drassanes • Lines: L3 (4 min walk)
Liceu • Lines: L3 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (10 min walk)
Barcelona (20 min walk)

Train

Paral·lel (10 min walk)
Barcelona - Estació de França (17 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (27 min walk)
Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica • Lines: T4 (28 min walk)