Barcelona - Port Port Vell Franc de Barcelona
The port, with its outer harbor of about 300 hectares/740 acres, occupies the whole of the coastal strip between the district of Barceloneta and the southern foothills of Montjuïc. Before Spain showed renewed interest in the Atlantic and her possessions in Central and South America in the 17th C., the port of Barcelona was one of the most influential in the Mediterranean, and even today ranks as the most important in the whole of Spain.
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The northern end of the harbor area and the stretch of coastline lying beyond Barceloneta have been reorganized and rebuilt specially for the Olympic Games.
The merchant port extends from the foot of Montjuïc, from which it is separated by the broad Cinturó del Litoral (an arterial road leading to the airport and on to Tarragona). With the ports of Gijón and Bilbao it is the most modern in Spain; the annual volume of traffic is about 18million tons. The main imports are oil, coal, wheat and cotton; first and foremost among its exports are olive oil and cork.
For tourists, the most interesting part of the port is the northeastern section, with the International Trade Center and promenade.
The merchant port extends from the foot of Montjuïc, from which it is separated by the broad Cinturó del Litoral (an arterial road leading to the airport and on to Tarragona). With the ports of Gijón and Bilbao it is the most modern in Spain; the annual volume of traffic is about 18million tons. The main imports are oil, coal, wheat and cotton; first and foremost among its exports are olive oil and cork.
For tourists, the most interesting part of the port is the northeastern section, with the International Trade Center and promenade.
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Church of La Mercé
The Church of La Mercé is the only example of Baroque architecture in Barcelona with a curved façade.
Duana
South of the Columbus monument stands the imposing and rather ornate customs building (Duana).
Estació de França
Further to the north of the Stock Exchange and to the right is the Estació de França, the station for France, with rail connections to the north.
L'Aquarium
L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is a marine leisure and educational centre on the moll d'Espanya del Port vell, by the sea. 35 tanks, 11,000 animals and 450 different species are representative of the Mediterranean.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
Main Post Office
The vestibule of the Main Post Office in Barcelona is decorated with frescos by Catalonian mural painters from the first half of the 20th century.
Military Headquarters
On the grand Passeig Colom which fronts the old port is the large Military headquarters with an elegant 17th century courtyard.
Museum of the History of Catalonia
The history of Catalonia is told through various means including; historical recreations, objects, audio-visual presentations, and hands on displays.
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Palua de Mar, Port Vell
Plaça de Vila, 3
E-08003 Barcelona
Spain
Palua de Mar, Port Vell
Plaça de Vila, 3
E-08003 Barcelona
Spain
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 14:30 |
Always closed on:
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
