Barcelona - Plaça de Catalunya

The busy Plaça de Catalunya forms the northwestern end of the inner-city Ramblas and also of the core of the old town. A number of large banks are situated around this wide and spacious square; the northwest side is dominated by the Banco Espanol de Crédito building, while on the east side stands the massive Telefónica (Telephone Exchange) edifice.

Below the level of the square, and with entrances from several sides, lies the city's principal Metro junction; in addition, the trains covering the city routes (e.g. the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat to Tibidabo, Pedralbes and Sant Cugat del Vallés; see entries) run from here. Plaça de Catalunya is also the starting point for the tourist bus "Bus 100".