Main landmark of Barcelona - Plaza España
Plaza de España is one of the most significant in Barcelona. It is the largest square in Barcelona the second largest in Spain after the square of the same name in Madrid. The square of Spain, which has been built for the Universal Exposition of 1929 and since then has been one of the main landmarks in Barcelona , around which many of the most important attractions and venues can be found. It’s also well connected, featuring several metro lines, train lines, and bus lines (including the Aerobus from Barcelona airport). The design of the buildings that adorn the square of Spain was designed by Nicolau Maria Rubio and Tuduri. On both sides, it is framed by Venetian 47-meter towers that make this place visible from afar. Lately the dictator Primo de Rivera came to office and they were removed from the project due to their political ideas. In the end, it was Antoni Darder i Marsa who completed the project in 1926, the square was named "Plaça d’Espanya" to emphasiz...