Plaça d'Espanya
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Valentina Calzavara
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"📍Visit La Plaça d'Espanya
Things that are found around this square:
🏟️The "Las Arenas" shopping center (ex plaça de toros)
🏛️The National Art Museum of Catalunya
🏰The pavilions of the expo
⛲La Fuente Magica
🏘️El Poble Espanyol
🚂The train to Montserrat
In short, you can kill several birds with one stone.
💁And now the part that some would consider boring: it is one of the most significant squares of the Catalan capital, it was built during the Universal Exposition of 1929 on a project created by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Guillem Busquets and executed by Antoni Darder. In the center of the square is the fountain designed by Josep Maria Jujol in 1928 in homage to water. Each sculptural group represents in fact one of the seas and oceans that bathe the Spanish coasts: the Mediterranean Sea, together with the Ebro River represented as an athletic young man surrounded by young people; the Atlantic Ocean, together with the Tagus and Guadalquivir rivers represented as two elderly with their respective courts of young people; the Cantabrian Sea, together with a group of teenagers who symbolize the short and fast rivers of its catchment area. The symbolism continues with the three large columns (representing Religion, the Arts and Heroism) and with the personifications at the corners of Navigation, Public Health and Abundance."
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Josefina Ginevra
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"Plaça d'Espanya (Plaza España) is a significant square in Barcelona known for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Venetian Towers and the Palau Nacional (National Palace), which houses the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC). This square is a central transportation hub and a vibrant cultural space, often hosting events and exhibitions. It's a must-visit location with a mix of history, art, and modernity."
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Sánchez Krag Paula
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"Plaza de España is a grand square in Barcelona, Spain, known for its stunning architecture and central fountain. It’s surrounded by impressive buildings, including the Venetian Towers and the Museum of Catalan Art. The square often hosts events and serves as a hub for tourists and locals alike."
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