Sant Antoni
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University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. With 75 undergraduate programs, 353 graduate programs and 96 doctorate programs to over 63,700 students, UB was considered to be the best University in Spain in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, which ranked the university 148th overall in the world.

Located at 41.3867, 2.16389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.863 miles away.
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University of Barcelona, Universities in Catalonia, Education in Barcelona, Educational institutions established in the 15th century, 1450 establishments, Nursing schools in Spain, Coimbra Group, Buildings and structures in Barcelona, Schools of medicine in Spain

Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

The Archaeology Museum of Catalonia (abbreviated as MAC) was created under the Museums of Catalonia Act in 1990 by the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia. The head office is located in the former Palace of Graphic Arts, which was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.

Located at 41.3697, 2.15778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.861 miles away.
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Museums established in 1990, Archaeological museums in Catalonia, Museums in Barcelona, Sants-Montjuïc, 1990 establishments in Catalonia

Pázmány Péter Catholic University

For other universities with similar names, see Pázmáneum (disambiguation) Pázmány Péter Catholic University is a private university of the Catholic Church in Hungary, recognized by the state. Founded in 1635, the PPCU is one of Hungary's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. The Faculty of Theology was established by archbishop Péter Pázmány in Nagyszombat, the Kingdom of Hungary (today Trnava, Slovakia) in 1635.

Located at 41.3867, 2.16389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.863 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in the 1630s, Christianity in Budapest, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in Hungary, Universities in Budapest, 1635 establishments

El Raval

El Raval is a neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Spain. The area, especially the part closest to the port, was also informally known as Barri Xino, meaning "Chinatown". El Raval is one of the two historical neighborhoods that border La Rambla, the other being the Barri Gòtic, and contains some 50,000 people.

Located at 41.3797, 2.16806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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El Raval, Neighbourhoods of Barcelona, Ciutat Vella, Little Pakistans, Entertainment districts, Restaurant districts and streets

Teatre Lliure

The Teatre Lliure is a theatre in Barcelona considered one of the most prestigious in Catalonia. It was created in 1976 in the neighborhood of Gràcia by a group of professionals from Barcelona's independent theater scene. It became distinguished for its practice of presenting theater in Catalan, its revisiting of classics, and its penchant for contemporary theater. Its first staged play in its original location was Camí de nit, by Lluís Pasqual, in 1976.

Located at 41.3703, 2.1575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.861 miles away.
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Theatres and concert halls in Barcelona, Theatres in Catalonia, Culture in Barcelona, Performing groups established in 1976, Sants-Montjuïc, Gràcia

Barcelona Centre for International Affairs

CIDOB, acronym of the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, is a Catalan think-tank based in Barcelona, Spain, dedicated to research and divulge contents of the different areas of international relations and development studies. The centre defines itself as an organisation that is «an independent, non partisan centre that contributes to ongoing international debates from the perspective of a major Mediterranean metropolis».

Located at 41.3831, 2.16806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Foundations based in Catalonia, Research institutes of international relations, Think tanks established in 1973, Think tanks based in Spain

Fundació Joan Miró

The Fundació Joan Miró, Centre d'Estudis d'Art Contemporani (Joan Miró Foundation) is a museum of modern art honoring Joan Miró located on the hill called Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia.

Located at 41.3686, 2.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.861 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1975, Museums in Barcelona, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia, Modern art museums in Spain, Biographical museums in Spain, Foundations based in Catalonia, Sants-Montjuïc, Modernist architecture in Barcelona, Organisations using QRpedia, Art museums established in 1975, 1975 establishments in Spain

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (abbreviated as MACBA) is situated in the Plaça dels Àngels, in El Raval, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain. The museum opened to the public on November 28, 1995. Its current director is Bartomeu Marí (since 2008). Previous directors were Daniel Giralt-Miracle (1988–1994), Miguel Molins (1995–1998), Manuel J. Borja-Villel (1998–2007).

Located at 41.3833, 2.16694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Museums in Barcelona, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia, Modern art museums in Spain, Buildings and structures completed in 1995, Modernist architecture in Barcelona, Ciutat Vella, Skateboarding spots, Richard Meier buildings, El Raval, Art museums established in 1995, 1995 establishments in Catalonia

Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (also known by its acronym, CCCB) is one of the most visited exhibition and arts centres in the city of Barcelona, Spain. Situated in the Raval district, the Centre’s core theme is the city and urban culture. Its success is based on quality, its rather eclectic approach, attention to a broad cross section of publics and the unique way it addresses issues with the aim of linking the academic world with creative processes and citizens in general.

Located at 41.3836, 2.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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El Raval, Culture in Barcelona, Museums in Barcelona, Ciutat Vella, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia, Arts centres in Spain

Funicular de Montjuïc

The Funicular de Montjuïc, or Montjuïc funicular, is a funicular railway in the city of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. The line is largely in tunnel and connects the Barcelona Metro Paral·lel station with the hill of Montjuïc and the various sporting and other facilities there. The funicular uses the same fares as the metro and is listed on maps as part of the metro network. It is operated by Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), which also operates most of the metro lines.

Located at 41.375, 2.1686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Transport in Sants-Montjuïc, Railway lines opened in 1928, Funicular railways in Catalonia, 1200 mm gauge railways

Paral·lel (Barcelona Metro)

Paral·lel is the name of a Barcelona metro station, currently the southern terminus of L2 and also served by L3. The two lines are side by side to facilitate transfer, with a direct connection between Zona Universitària (L3) and Pep Ventura (L2) platforms.

Located at 41.3747, 2.16861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Barcelona Metro line 2 stations, Barcelona Metro line 3 stations, Railway stations opened in 1970, Railway stations opened in 1995, Transport in Sants-Montjuïc

Universitat (Barcelona Metro)

Universitat is a Barcelona Metro station named after Plaça de la Universitat, split between Eixample and Ciutat Vella districts of Barcelona, where the station is located in. This square holds the historical building of Universitat de Barcelona, celebrated for its neo-gothic style. The station is accessible for disabled persons since 1995, when Barcelona Metro line 2 opened its platforms. It is served by TMB-operated Barcelona Metro lines L1 and L2.

Located at 41.3855, 2.16378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.863 miles away.
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Transport in Eixample, Railway stations opened in 1926, Railway stations opened in 1995, Barcelona Metro line 1 stations, Barcelona Metro line 2 stations

Urgell (Barcelona Metro)

Urgell is a station the Barcelona Metro network, named after Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, in the Eixample district of Barcelona. It's located under the part of the street of the same name where it joins Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. It's one of the oldest metro stations in the city, as it's part of the first section of L1 (then Ferrocarril Metropolità Transversal) to be built. The station can be accessed from either Comte d'Urgell or Carrer de Villarroel.

Located at 41.3822, 2.15889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Barcelona metro stations

Rocafort (Barcelona Metro)

Rocafort is the name of a station in the Barcelona Metro network, served by L1 (red line). It's located under the crossing of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer de Rocafort, in the Eixample district of Barcelona. It can be accessed from both sidewalks of the aforementioned crossing, and the two sidewalks of Carrer de Calàbria with Gran Via. It was built in 1926 as part of the original section of Ferrocarril Metropolità Transversal, nowadays line 1. The platforms are 88 m long.

Located at 41.3789, 2.15444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Barcelona metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1926

Gaixample

The Gaixample is the nickname of a central area in Barcelona's Eixample district where, since the end of the 20th century, lots of gay shops, bars, discos and restaurants have appeared. Meanwhile, the gay population has risen enormously, because lots of members of the LGTB collective have settled in this area of the Catalan capital. This has made it an important attraction for gay tourism, mainly at night-time.

Located at 41.3859, 2.16056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.863 miles away.
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Gay villages in Spain, Eixample, Entertainment districts

Sant Antoni (Barcelona Metro)

Sant Antoni is a station on line 2 of the Barcelona Metro, opened in 1995. It is located in the Sants-Montjuïc district, under the Ronda de Sant Antoni. The central-platform station has a ticket hall at either end, and a total of three entrances: two to the south, on c/ Sant Antoni Abat and c/Comte d'Urgell, and one to the north, at c/ Villaroel. The station is wheelchair-accessible.

Located at 41.3788, 2.16296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Railway stations opened in 1995

Palau dels Esports de Barcelona

The Palau dels Esports de Barcelona (Barcelona Sports Palace) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is on Lleida Street on the slopes of Montjuïc, a hill to the south east of the city centre. The arena is able to host competitions of any indoor sport. In 2000 it was adapted to better accommodate such shows and given a new name: Barcelona Teatre Musical - Palau dels Esports.

Located at 41.3716, 2.15522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1955, Indoor arenas in Catalonia, 1992 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic gymnastics venues, Olympic volleyball venues, Defunct basketball venues, Sports venues in Barcelona

Teatre Grec

Teatre Grec is a theatre in the Montjuïc Mountain in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built in 1929 by the Catalan architect Ramon Reventós as the ancient Greece theatres as part of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The main use of this theatre is in summer festivals such as the Festival Grec de Barcelona.

Located at 41.3694, 2.15972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.861 miles away.
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Theatres and concert halls in Barcelona, Theatres in Catalonia, Culture in Barcelona, Sants-Montjuïc, World's fair architecture in Spain, 1929 Barcelona International Exposition

Poble Sec (Barcelona Metro)

Poble Sec is a station of the Barcelona Metro network located in the neighbourhood of the same name, in the district of Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona. It's served by L3 (green line). It opened in 1975 under the name Parlamento along the other stations of the section Paral·lel-Sants Estació, then known as "IIIB". The station adopted its current name in 1982.

Located at 41.3747, 2.16028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Transport in Sants-Montjuïc, Railway stations opened in 1975

Avinguda del Paral·lel

Avinguda del Paral·lel (English: Avenue of the Parallel) is one of the main streets of the city of Barcelona, dividing Ciutat Vella, Eixample and Sants-Montjuïc districts. It receives this name because it is (unlike any other street in Barcelona) parallel to the Equator.

Located at 41.375, 2.16305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Streets in Barcelona, Sants-Montjuïc

Sant Pau del Camp

Sant Pau del Camp (Catalan for "Saint Paul of the countryside" or "in the fields") is a church and former monastery in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. While the monastery now stands within the El Raval district in central Barcelona, it once stood outside the city (before 14th century); its rural location gave the church its name.

Located at 41.3764, 2.16944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Churches in Barcelona, Monasteries in Catalonia, 13th-century architecture, El Raval

Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona

Plaça de la Universitat is one of Barcelona's central squares, split between the districts of Eixample and Ciutat Vella. It's on the intersection of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Carrer d'Aribau and Ronda de Sant Antoni, to the west of Plaça de Catalunya, to which it's linked through Ronda de la Universitat and Carrer de Pelai.

Located at 41.3856, 2.16405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.863 miles away.
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Plazas in Barcelona, Eixample, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes

El Poble-sec, Barcelona

El Poble-sec is a neighborhood in the Sants-Montjuïc district of Barcelona, Catalonia.

Located at 41.3736, 2.16333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Barcelona, Sants-Montjuïc

Fira de Barcelona

Fira de Barcelona is Barcelona’s trade fair institution and one of the most important in Europe. Every year, it organises numerous trade shows and congresses, which bring together leading companies from different economic sectors to showcase their new products, exchange experiences and promote business.

Located at 41.3742, 2.15111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.862 miles away.
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Trade fairs in Spain, Convention centers in Catalonia, Companies based in Barcelona, Economy of Catalonia, Buildings and structures in Barcelona, Visitor attractions in Barcelona

The Caress of a Bird

The Caress of a Bird (correctly La Caresse d'un oiseau) is a 1967 sculpture by Joan Miró made at his studio in Palma de Mallorca. It is part of the permanent collection of the Miró Foundation in Barcelona.

Located at 41.3686, 2.15944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.861 miles away.
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1967 sculptures