Plaça d’Espanya

Plaça d'Espanya is one of 's most important squares, built on the occasion of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, held at the foot of , in the district.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Barcelona Pavilion and Plaza de toros de las Arenas.

The is a structure designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich. It was originally built as the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition in , , Spain. is situated 440 metres south of Plaça d’Espanya.

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is a converted former bullring in , , Spain. Over the years it was used music venue, hosting Carlos Santana and Paco de Lucia in 1977. is situated 220 metres north of Plaça d’Espanya.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hostafrancs and La Font de la Guatlla.

Quarter
is a neighbourhood in the district of , , . Originally the neighbourhood's land belonged to the former municipality of Santa Maria de Sants, the current district.

is a district in the southwest of . Many of its attractions focus on the Parc de Montjuïc, which has museums, a castle, Olympic facilities and some great views overlooking the city.

Plaça d’Espanya

Latitude
41.37448° or 41° 22′ 28″ north
Longitude
2.15025° or 2° 9′ 1″ east
Named after
Spain
Open location code
8FH495F2+Q4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 532279566
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­pedestrian
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In Other Languages

“Plaça d’Espanya” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Plaça d’Espanya”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ofcina de Turisme (Plaça Espanya) and Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina.

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