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Plaça d'Espanya

Plaza de España (Barcelona)

square in Barcelona

#28 in Barcelona / #123 in Spain

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by Nikolai Karaneschev

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Plaça d'Espanya is one of the most important and iconic squares in Barcelona, Spain. It was constructed for the 1929 International Exhibition, held at the foot of Montjuïc, and is surrounded by several notable landmarks. The square features a monumental fountain designed by Josep Maria Jujol, a collaborator of Antoni Gaudí, which is adorned with sculptures representing various Spanish regions. Plaça d'Espanya is also the gateway to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC).

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