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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Can Baró
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About Can Baró
Can Baró works well as a base: 2km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Can Baró is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 8,900 people. You drive on the right here.
Can Baró (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkam bəˈɾo], Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkam baˈɾo]) is a neighborhood in the Horta-Guinardó district of Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain).
It is home to the Turó de la Rovira Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) heritage site, where anti-aircraft batteries were stationed during theRead more
Spanish Civil War. This heritage location also became a popular destination for crowds to gather at night-time, largely due to the peaceful location and panoramic view of the city.
On 2 May 2023, Barcelona City Council closed access to the Turó de la Rovira site between 19:30 and 09:00 in the summer, and 17:30 and 09:00 hours in the winter, due to concerns regarding noise pollution and antisocial behaviour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Can Baró?
Within an hour or so of Can Baró: Park Güell (1 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (2 km), Casa Batlló (3 km), La Boqueria Market (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Can Baró?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Can Baró?
Can Baró is in Catalonia, Spain.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,899
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.4168, 2.1624
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Can Baró
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Casa Batlló
Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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La Boqueria Market
Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Museu de la Moto Barcelona
Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Aquarium Barcelona
Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.
5 km · about 10 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Home of the Spanish Grand Prix at Montmeló near Barcelona; its blend of fast sweeps and slow corners made it Formula 1's favourite pre-season testing venue.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Montserrat Monastery
A Benedictine abbey nestled among surreal serrated rock pinnacles, home to the revered Black Madonna and a renowned boys' choir.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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