Font de Canaletes, Barcelona

Name: Font de Canaletes
Address: La Rambla 133, Barcelona, 08001, Spain

#90 among attractions in Barcelona

Vernacular architecture, Fountain

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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. ()

Local name: Fuente de Canaletas Opened: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 41°23'7"N, 2°10'13"E

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La Rambla 133Ciutat Vella (El Raval)Barcelona 08001 Spain

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Font de Canaletes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portal de l'Àngel, La Boqueria, Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

~750 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
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Vibrant public market with diverse foods
La Boqueria, Barcelona
7 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...
~1630 ftE
Landmark 13th-century place of worship
Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona
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~1200 ftSW
Modern art in sleek, glass-fronted venue
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona
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~1220 ftE
Gothic architecture, Palace
Palau Reial Major, Barcelona
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~1130 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Event space
CCCB, Barcelona
6 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.
~1430 ftSE
14th-century Gothic basilica with views
Bar Del Pi, Barcelona
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~1090 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~970 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
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~480 ftNE
Church, Architecture, Arts and crafts
Santa Anna de Barcelona, Barcelona
3 min walk • The Church of Santa Anna is a church located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1881.
~1710 ftW
Park
Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Font de Canaletes?

Nearby attractions include Santa Anna de Barcelona, Barcelona (3 min walk), Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona (3 min walk), Carrer de Pelai, Barcelona (4 min walk), Ronda de la Universitat, Barcelona (6 min walk).

How to get to Font de Canaletes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Font de Canaletes:

Bus

La Rambla - Font de Canaletes • Lines: 59, N9, V13 (1 min walk)
Pl Catalunya - Pelai • Lines: N17, N18 (2 min walk)

Metro

Plaça de Catalunya • Lines: L6, L7 (3 min walk)
Catalunya • Lines: L1, L3 (4 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (5 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (15 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (23 min walk)
Barcelona (25 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (26 min walk)
Marina • Lines: T4 (28 min walk)