Urquinaona (eng)
The Bishop who fell in love with Barcelona José Maria Urquinaona y Bidot was born
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Rocafort
The fiercest Almogavar The street that gives name to this station is dedicated to Bernard
Fontana
The Gràcia fountain The name of the Fontana has its origins in an old property
Alfons X
The Wise Alfonso X The Wise, son of Fernando the Third and Beatriz of Suabia,
Verdaguer
The clergyman of the Catalan Renaissance Jacint Verdaguer i Santaló was born in Folgueroles in
Santa Eulàlia
The co-patron saint of Barcelona The saint Eulalia, or “the saint who spoke well”, lived
Les Corts
The courts of the rural areas Corts of Sarrià is the original name of this
Barceloneta
Little Barcelona Barceloneta is a diminutive of Barcelona, coined no doubt, by those living nearby
Via Júlia
That Roman colony At first this station was called Roquetes, but in 1999 it was
Torrassa
The lightning tower It is one of the district of Hospitalet and it takes its
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
Universitat
A building with lots of history The historic building of the University of Barcelona was
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.
Urgell
The unfortunate count This station takes its name from the Count of Urgell Street. James
Maria Cristina
The regent queen This station abuts on a Barcelona’s square that is dedicated to Maria
Ciutadella – Vila Olímpica
A strategic location The park of the Ciutadella, one of the city’s green lungs, was