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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Montbau
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Montbau
Montbau works well as a base: 5km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Montbau is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 5,100 people. You drive on the right here.
Montbau (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌmomˈbaw]) is a neighborhood in the Horta-Guinardó district of the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
In the eastern part of the neighborhood there is the campus Mundet, which had been the old Llars Mundet that was a charitable organization. In the campus there is the School ofRead more
Psychology and pedagogy of the University of Barcelona, a geriatric home and schools. In the western part there is the Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron.
The Barcelona Metro line L3 stations of Vall d'Hebron, Montbau and Mundet are all situated on the southern boundary of the neighbourhood, under the Ronda de Dalt. Vall d'Hebron station is also served by line L5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Montbau?
Within an hour or so of Montbau: Park Güell (3 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (5 km), Casa Batlló (5 km), Museu de la Moto Barcelona (6 km).
Are there any good drives near Montbau?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Montbau?
Montbau is in Catalonia, Spain.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,110
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.4353, 2.1378
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 Montbau
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.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 10 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
18 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.
31 km · about 35 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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