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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 journey.

Placa Catalunya has a large central square (actually it's round in shape) as its focus and here you will find fountains, sculptures and grass verges - a welcome oasis of green in the very heart of the city.

During fiesta times (which seem to happen rather frequently) 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, FNAC and Habitat. The Ramblas joins Placa de Catalunya at its South West corner. Another landmark opposite Placa de Catalunya is Café Zurich, a popular café and social meeting place in the city.

Facts about Placa Catalunya

Location of Placa Catalunya to the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map

The Ramblas and Passeig de Gracia both start from Placa de Catalunya. Rambla de Catalunya ( another picturesque walkway and shopping area not to be confused with the Ramblas) also leads out from this square.

How to get to Placa de Catalunya Barcelona metro map
Metro - Stop Placa de Catalunya (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) the metro stop is actually in Placa Catalunya.

Hotels Near Placa Catalunya

Click to see hotels near Placa Catalunya

To start the photo tour of Placa de Catalunya click here now or click on the first picture in the table below. Remember you will get more out of this photo guide if you follow the photos in sequence.