libraries in Barcelona

Lesseps

The French Consul The Lesseps square receives its name in honour of Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps

Besòs Mar

The last stretch of the River Besòs The neighbourhood of Besòs is situated on the

Diagonal

The Modernist avenue The big avenue that gives name to this station is called in

Liceu

A popular theatre This station has the name of the grand opera house located in

Bogatell

A centuries-old stream In a document that dates back to 1210, there is already mention

Maragall

The modernist poet The poet and writer Joan Maragall was born in Barcelona in 1860.

Rocafort

The fiercest Almogavar The street that gives name to this station is dedicated to Bernard

Maria Cristina

The regent queen This station abuts on a Barcelona’s square that is dedicated to Maria

Santa Eulàlia

The co-patron saint of Barcelona The saint Eulalia, or “the saint who spoke well”, lived

Montbau

Construyendo en el monte There are two theories about the origin of the name Montbau.

Sants Estació

The central station of Barcelona Sants train station is located in Sants district, which got

Torrassa

The lightning tower It is one of the district of Hospitalet and it takes its

Mundet

A home for orphans and the elderly This station receives its name from the architectural

Girona

The city of the four rivers Girona is the capital of the province and county