Explore the most emblematic streets and squares of Barcelona — the city’s liveliest, most colourful spots for walking, shopping and sightseeing on foot.
Barcelona’s main streets and squares are where the city comes alive. Stroll Las Ramblas, the famous pedestrian boulevard running down to the harbour, or window-shop along Passeig de Gràcia, the elegant shopping street home to Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.
At the heart of it all is Plaça de Catalunya, the main square where the old town meets the Eixample and the city’s major streets converge. Nearby, the monumental Plaça d’Espanya opens toward Montjuïc, while the historic Plaça de Sant Jaume, in the Gothic Quarter, is home to the City Hall and the Catalan government.
Each of these famous streets and squares in Barcelona, Spain has its own character — central locations packed with life, colour and some of the finest public monuments and buildings in the city. For every one, this section covers its origins, history and how to get there by public transport, so you can plan your walk with ease.
Enjoy your walk!
Placa de Catalunya Barcelona
Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square) is the heart of Barcelona and the most active place of the the city at every hour of the day.
Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona
The Passeig de Gràcia is one of the most beautiful streets in Barcelona, both for its spectacular wideness and for the amazing beauty of the buildings you will …
Plaça de Sant Jaume: Barcelona’s Political Heart Since Roman Times
The Plaça de Sant Jaume is located in the city center, the Old Town of Barcelona, known as the Gothic Quarter.
Square of Plaça d’Espanya
Plaça d’Espanya is one of the most famous squares of Barcelona. Several streets converge there, for example Avinguda Paral·lel, Gran Via and Avinguda Maria …
Las Ramblas
Traditionally, the Ramblas was a location where people flocked to purchase roses, lottery tickets and a regular newspaper, just to catch a spot of shade while …
