Catalunya (Barcelona): history, sightseeing

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Amazing Barcelona famous monuments which breathe history, has captured the imagination of all travelers is always filled with people famous Piazza, located at the intersection of two parts of the city. Plaça de Catalunya – a lively main centre of the Catalan capital and a favorite meeting place for all local residents.

Construction of the town centre

Plaça Catalunya (Barcelona) is located on a former vacant lot, adjacent to the city walls. Located in the Madrid authorities, concerned about the improvement of the huge territory, make a decision on the construction of the new district. The old wall was demolished, and all the architectural projects for a long time could not find the approval of the residents of Barcelona who wished to see a free territory.
Barcelona plaça Catalunya photo

In the mid-nineteenth century were chosen designs that are most appropriate for Central square and the new town. By 1888 acquired main image, known to every tourist, a giant Plaza Catalunya. Barcelona by that time was already preparing for the world Expo, stressing the special status of the capital of an important region of the country and launched his cultural Renaissance.

Therefore, the arrangement of the heart of the city attached importance. It is known that in the last century it has undergone some restorations, and in 1929 near the square there was the subway.

How to find the heart of Barcelona?

Plaça Catalunya (Barcelona) on the map is very easy to find: it is located in the centre of the largest Spanish cities, and from it emanate two rays old streets – the famous Las Ramblas and the fashionable Passeig de Gracia. You can get here even a person, who for the first time in the Catalan capital, because the area is the intersection of almost all public transport routes and pass through three subway lines.

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Historical sights

As is known to every lover of shopping Plaza Catalunya? No wonder Barcelona boasts a historical landmark of considerable dimensions. The most famous monument, established in 1991, installed in honor of the Frances Macia – the person who proclaimed the independence of the Autonomous region of Spain and is killed at the beginning of the last century. The granite monument consists of huge boulders, reminiscent of the tragic fate of the former President of Catalonia.
Plaza Catalunya Barcelona map

It Seems that a large area of the square is decorated in a very chaotic: the sculptural group interspersed with luxurious fountains running next to major shopping centers and restaurants.

Sculpture composition

Located around the historic sights of the statue represent the four provinces which are part of Catalonia. Sculpture of a woman, proudly seated on a horse, depicts the city of Barcelona, and the statue of the strong man, leading by the bridle the horse, - the God of Commerce mercury. It is not surprising that his figure put on a lively square, filled with boutiques, the most famous of which is the nine-floor Department store, in which, in the opinion of tourists, you can buy everything.

Tourist Information centre

Plaça Catalunya (Barcelona) will not get lost to any foreigner. It is information the tourist office, where you can buy a discount card for many attractions in the city.Plaza Catalunya Barcelona

In addition, all travelers, poorly oriented in the bustling metropolis, will help sold in the center of the detailed map, which shows all main tourist attractions of the old Barcelona. Plaza Catalunya, a photo of which conveys the architectural beauty and grandeur, is a favorite destination not only arriving travelers, but also locals, tourists a perfect place and nominating a business and romantic meetings.

Memorable special atmosphere of the crowded heart of Barcelona and connects the old and new areas of the Catalan capital, as many respectable citizens, the main place of all life.


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