Walking Around Plaça d’Espanya – Barcelona, Spain
Walking Around Plaça d'Espanya - About Plaça d'Espanya
Plaça d’Espanya is one of the most famous squares in Barcelona, Spain. The square was built in 1929 for the Barcelona World’s Fair. The entrance to the square is marked by the Venetian Towers at the point where Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina and Plaça d’Espanya meet. The towers were modeled after the Campanile, which is found in Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.
In the center of the Plaza is the Monumental Fountain, which was designed by Josep Maria Jujol, who was an associate of famous architect Antoni Gaudí.
There are a few main attractions near Plaça d’Espanya, which include the former bullfighting arena Plaza de Toros de las Arenas, the Palau Nacional, and Montjuïc Hill.
The easiest way to get to Plaça d’Espanya is to take the Barcelona Metro (L1, L3, and L8) to Espanya Station.
Walking Around Plaça d'Espanya - Table of Contents
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Walking Around Plaça d'Espanya - Plaza de Toras de las Arenas
Plaza de Toras de las Arenas is a former bullfighting arena located right next to Plaça d’Espanya. The venue also has been used for boxing and concerts. Some of the most famous artists to perform at the arena include Carlos Santana and Bob Marley.
In 2010, Barcelona officially banned bullfighting. As a result, Plaza de Toras de las Arenas was remodeled and turned into a shopping mall. Its official name became Arenas de Barcelona in March of 2011.
On top of the arena is an observation deck that provides stunning views of Plaça d’Espanya. Admission to the observation deck is one of the best deals in all of Spain at €1. Be sure to take your time walking around the 360-degree observation deck as it provides beautiful views of Plaça d’Espanya and the surrounding area.
Walking Around Plaça d'Espanya - Montjuïc Hill
Montjuïc Hill is located directly behind Plaça d’Espanya and home to Barcelona’s Palau Nacional. The hill gets its name from the remains of a Jewish cemetery that was found on the hill. “Montjuïc” translates to “Jewish Mountain” in Catalan. I highly recommend walking up the hill to visit the Palau Nacional and to get a different perspective and view of Plaça d’Espanya.
Walking Around Plaça d'Espanya - Palau Nacional
The Palau Nacional was the principal location of the 1929 World’s Fair that was held in Barcelona. Today, it serves as the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Tickets to visit the art museum can be purchased for €12.
If you don’t plan on going into the museum, I still recommend walking around the area in front of the Palace.
Plaça d'Espanya Area Tours and Packages
I did not take a tour during my visit to Plaça d’Espanya. For me, it was more fun to explore on my own relying on public transportation and walking. If you are interested in taking a tour, I have linked four tours below. Tour itineraries sometimes change, so be sure to check that Plaça d’Espanya is included. Please note, that as an affiliate of Viator, I will earn a small commission if you purchase a tour using one of my links. This commission is at no additional cost to you.