Guide to Placa Catalunya Barcelona Spain

Placa Catalunya is regarded as the very central most point of Barcelona city centre and, for many a traveller, will also be the main transport hub for their journeys.

Placa De Catalunya	Sagrada Família	Nou Camp stadium	Port Vell	Ramblas
Images of Bacelona (click to enlarge)

There is also a major Metro station at the northern edge of the square. Here you can find most of the Metro lines that connect the city. its also the best place to get off for the Ramblas. Underneath the square you will find one of the biggest tourist offices.

Placa Catalunya has a large central square here you will find fountains, sculptures and grass verges - a welcome oasis of green in the very heart of the city.

During fiesta times there are often live musical performances given in Placa de Catalunya and the square will be packed full of onlookers.

Around the square you have some large department stores including El Corte Ingles and Marks and Spencers, some of which occupy some splendid buildings.. The Ramblas joins Placa de Catalunya at its South West corner. A number of large banks are situated around this wide and spacious square

You'll find two outstanding sculptures here: Josep Clara's La Divinidad and Pablo Gargallo's Pastor tocando el caramillo.