Built for the 1929 Universal Exposition, and completely renovated for the 1992 Olympic Summer Games, the Barcelona olympic stadium, officially known under the name of Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Catalan), has the capacity to receive up to 60,000 spectators. Important symbol of the olympic history of the city, the Barcelona Olympic Stadium is a multifunctional place that continues to play a central role in the athletic and cultural life of Barcelona.
In additon to the 1992 Olympic Games, the stadium has hosted numerous sporting and cultural events of international importance over the years ; it is mainly used for athletic competitions, concerts and festivals. Located on the hill of Montjuic, between the Palau Sant Jordi concert hall, the National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC), and the botanical gardens of the city, the Olympic Stadium of the Catalan capital is easily accessible.
To get to the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona from Plaça Espanya, you can, in first step, pass between the two Venetian towers, then walk along the Reina María Cristina Avenue to reach the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
In a second step, walk across the squares "Plaça de Josep Puig i Cadafalch" and "Plaça de les Cascades" to get to the foot of the National Palace (National Art Museum of Catalonia).
To complete your route, let the mechanical stairs take you to the next level where, among other things, you will find Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, and from where you can enjoy exceptional views of the city.
Located at the foot of the two Venetian towers on Plaza Espanya, the Barcelona 150 bus line is a great way to explore the Montjuic hill while enjoying magnificent views of the Catalan capital..
From Plaça Espanya to Montjuic Castle, passing through the reproductions of Spain in miniature at Poble Espanyol, the Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum, the Joan Miro Foundation, without forgetting the Montjuic cable car as well as the Greek theater and its gardens, the Barcelona 150 bus line is the most pleasant transport option for getting to the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
The "Barcelona Essentials pass" offer which not only includes fast-track entry to the Sagrada Familia and its interior museum, but also ticket-free access to the monumental area of Parc Guell, as well as unlimited access for 2 to 5 days to Barcelona's public transport network (metro, tram, bus, Montjuic funicular, etc.).
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Casa Milà, also known as Pedrera, which means stone quarry, is a huge house with the peculiarity of having no right angles. It also forms part of Antoni Gaudi's unmissable Unesco World Heritage monuments.
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Maze of alleys between Raval and Born where museums, churches, Roman vestigations and architecture retrace the history of Barcelona's oldest district that stretches along the Ramblas from the old port to the Plaza Cataluña.
Gothic Quarter guided tour
Safely ensconced, with an audio guide and a map of the city, get to discover Barcelona's not-to-be-missed tourist attractions among the 40 stops on the different routes suggested.
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Towards Sant Sebastià or Miramar Towers, from the World Trade Center located at the foot of the old port, discover Barcelona from the sky, between Barceloneta beaches and the top of Montjuic hill.
Barcelona from the sky
As a very important intersection of the city, and a rallying point served by a large number of transports, Plaça Catalunya is one of the most recommended meeting points to get to the centre of Barcelona, where the pigeons have established their headquarters.
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Meeting point between Plaça Catalunya and Port Vell, the Barcelona's Rambla represents the 2 kilometres of the city's busiest pedestrian avenues, where artists, painters and musicians give the greatest tourists satisfaction.
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The Paseo de Gracia (Passeig de Gracia), Barcelona's fashion boulevard where monuments, exceptional architecture, restaurants and boutiques of famous brands such as Hermés, Chanel or Diesel share the 1.5 kilometres that connect Plaça Catalunya to the Gracia district.
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Unlimited travel on Barcelona's public transport network : metro, bus, tram, funicular and trains.
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Offer which includes unlimited public transport travel + entrance to the Sagrada Familia and Gaudi's Park Güell.
Barcelona airport transfer + unlimited public transport access + audio guide + 10% discount on several attractions.
48 hours of unlimited travel on Barcelona public transport as well as impressive discounts on many attractions.