This is the name of the imposing bullring located next to the stop and inaugurated in 1914 under the name of El Esport. It was originally designed by Ignasi Mas i Morell and in 1916 Pere Milà the Camps modified it by expanding the capacity to 20,000 spectators, so it was renamed under the name Monumental for the greatness it had taken. After 97 years of activity, the square stops to be used in 2011, the year when the Parliament approved a law for the abolition of bullfights in Catalonia.
Restaurant MANAIRÓ carrer de la Diputació, 424 Phone 932 310 057 www.manairo.com Catalan cuisine with a special touch of modernity, but you should to prepare your wallet to eat in this excellent room!
Restaurant EL CHATÓ Gran Via Corts Catalanes , 697 Phone 932 452 169 http://restaurantelchato.com Tasty dishes of the Basque country and Navarre: pil-pil cod, beef tartare,scallops, ham from Jabugo…
Restaurant HOSTALETS carrer dels Enamorats, 11-13 Phone 932 451 188 www.restaurantehostalets.com Catalan specialties and grilled meat.
Restaurant GORRIA carrer de la Diputació, 421 Phone 932 451 164 – 932 327 857 www.restaurantegorria.com Five star restaurant very renowned. Among the clients, the famous personalities of Barcelona.
SIDRERÍA YUSTE carrer de Sicília, 145 Phone 932 453 888 – 660 140 036 One of the few bars in Barcelona where they will serve the cider in the traditional way.
BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 749 Phone 932 455 802 The only place left in town where you can see bullfighter’s dresses, advertising, trophies and artwork…
GARDENS OF CLOTILDE CERDÀ carrer de la Marina, 197 In these gardens, that are opened 24h a day, you will find public basketball courts and table tennis.
GARDENS OFMANUEL DE PEDROLO carrer de la Diputació, 459 A peaceful green oasis in midst of the big traffic and noise of the city.
ENCANTS MARKET OF BARCELONA Av. Meridiana, 69 www.encantsbcn.com This original market replaces one of the oldest in Europe. Here you follow a path between the old and new booths, protected from sun and rain. You can also arrive from the station of:Glòries.