University of Barcelona, Barcelona

Name: University of Barcelona
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, Barcelona, 08007, Spain
Telephone: +34 934 02 11 00

#213 among attractions in Barcelona

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The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. With 63,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain. It is one of the oldest universities in both Catalonia and Spain, established in 1450. ()

Local name: Universidad de Barcelona Established: 1450 (574 years ago)Coordinates: 41°23'11"N, 2°9'49"E

Address

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585Eixample (L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample)Barcelona 08007 Spain

Contact

+34 934 02 11 00

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University of Barcelona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portal de l'Àngel, Casa Batlló, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Portal de l'Àngel, Barcelona
13 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...
~1960 ftN
Fantastical Gaudi-designed apartments
Casa Batlló, Barcelona
10 min walk • Casa Batlló, an architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí, stands as one of the most iconic landmarks in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. This modernist building, a testament to Gaudí's unique style, is known for its whimsical design, rich colors, and organic...
0.5 miN
Historic street with landmark buildings
Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
12 min walk • Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona's most prestigious avenue and one of the city's primary shopping and business areas, renowned for its architectural jewels and designer boutiques. This broad boulevard, lined with lush trees, stretches through the heart of the city...
~1460 ftSE
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...
0.5 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona
13 min walk • Rambla de Catalunya is a vibrant and elegant boulevard in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Known as a premier shopping district, this picturesque street stretches between Plaça de Catalunya and Avinguda Diagonal, offering a delightful blend of retail therapy...
~1250 ftSE
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 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museu del Perfum, Barcelona
10 min walk • The Perfume Museum of Barcelona, officially known in Catalan as Museu del Perfum, was founded in 1961 in order to exhibit an evolution of perfume vessels throughout the ages.
~950 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Fundación Mapfre Casa Garriga Nogués, Barcelona
5 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.
~1820 ftE
Famous fountain and meeting place
Font de Canaletes, Barcelona
9 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.
~1900 ftN
Museum focusing on iconic Catalan artist
Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Barcelona
10 min walk • The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is a cultural center and museum, located in Carrer d'Aragó, in Barcelona, Catalonia. It is dedicated mainly to the life and works of the painter Antoni Tàpies.
~1850 ftN
Playful modernista building by Cadafalch
Casa Amatller, Barcelona
9 min walk • Casa Amatller is a building in the Modernisme style in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, designed by renowned Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Barcelona?

Nearby attractions include Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona (2 min walk), Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, Barcelona (3 min walk), Ronda de la Universitat, Barcelona (5 min walk), Museu del Modernisme Català, Barcelona (5 min walk).

How to get to University of Barcelona by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Barcelona:

Bus

Pl Universitat • Lines: 52, 54, 59, A1, A2, e14, e15.1, e16, E95, H12, L95, N1, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N2, N28, N3, N8, V13, X1 (1 min walk)
Plaça Universitat - Pelai • Lines: 55, D50, H16, N6 (2 min walk)

Metro

Universitat • Lines: L1, L2 (3 min walk)
Plaça de Catalunya • Lines: L6, L7 (7 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (8 min walk)
Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (13 min walk)

Tram

Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (29 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (30 min walk)
Barcelona (31 min walk)