It works as a main connection between the Old Town and the New modern city , so the Gothic Quarter and the Eixample District nowadays.
This central square is flanked by the most important and busiest streetsof the city: Passeig de Gràcia , Rambla de Catalunya , the mythical avenue of La Rambla and the comercial shopping street Portal de l'Angel .
The buildings located all around the square are holding offices and banks; there is also a huge shopping mall named El Corte Inglés, the most important one in the city; as well as the Official Apple Store.
Due to its location , is almost impossible not to see it during your stay in Barcelona, is the main meeting point for locals and visitors.
- How to get there
Location:
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Metro: L1 and L3, stop Plaça de CatalunyaBuses: 9, 14, 16, 17, 24, 41, 42, 47, 55, 58, 59, 62, 67, 68, 91, 141.