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Fort Pienc: walls and markets
Discovering Fort Pienc, step by step.
- Duration2 h
- Distance2.48 km
- DifficultyEasy
- Stops5 stops
A short route through Fort Pienc: a land-art park, a library with a story, industrial architecture and the city's oldest second-hand market.
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01
VisitGardens on the grounds of the old Estació del Nord station, with Beverly Pepper's land-art sculptures. A calm spot.
15 min est.
"Look at the blue ceramic on the sculptures: it changes colour with the light."
8 min on foot·600m
02
VisitA library opened in 1895, holding one of Europe's most important collections on freemasonry and anarchism. Inside, the original reading room survives.
On here
12 plans in the next 30 days
20 min est.
"Check its website before you go: visiting hours are limited."
5 min on foot·340m
03
PhotoAn exposed-brick industrial building that has survived among the neighbourhood's blocks. Imposing and quiet.
10 min est.
"It no longer serves its original purpose, but it keeps its character."
16 min on foot·1.2km
04
The Fira de Bellcaire, under its mirrored roof. Furniture, clothes, odds and ends and unexpected finds.
On here
1 plan in the next 30 days
30 min est.
"On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings there's an auction: a whole different atmosphere."
5 min on foot·360m
05
Architecture by Rafael Moneo: a sober facade and straight lines outside, carefully tuned acoustics inside.
10 min est.
"Take it in together with the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya next door: a vision of the city."
An editorial selection designed to experience the city at your own pace.
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