Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona
Square Major Barcelona square and transportation hub
A major intersection on Barcelona’s Eixample at Avinguda Diagonal; people pass through Plaça Francesc Macià for transport links, nearby modernist buildings, shops and as a meeting point in the city.
Plaça de Francesc Macià is a major plaza on Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, named after the 20th-century Catalan political figure Francesc Macià. The square functions as a traffic and transit node in the city’s urban grid.
The plaza is an open urban space used by pedestrians and vehicles and is connected to several major avenues and tram and bus lines, providing a transport interchange for local neighbourhoods. Its layout includes paved areas and public seating used by commuters and residents.
The square was developed in the 20th century as Barcelona’s Eixample neighbourhood expanded and has been modified over time to handle large traffic flows while providing pedestrian crossings and public space.
It is located on Avinguda Diagonal in the western part of Barcelona’s Eixample district, between the city centre and outer neighbourhoods, and serves as a landmark junction on the diagonal axis.
How to Get to Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona #
Plaça de Francesc Macià is served directly by tram lines T1, T2 and T3. The nearest metro station is Diagonal (L3/L5), about a 10-12 minute walk. Major bus routes along Avinguda Diagonal stop at the square; it’s also an easy 15-25 minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia.
Tips for Visiting Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona #
- Don't expect a metro stop named for the square - the nearest metro is Diagonal (L3/L5) about a 10-12 minute walk; tram stop Francesc Macià (T1/T2/T3) is adjacent.
- Stand on the tram island at twilight; the square's low-profile fountain and the angular Francesc Macià monument photograph unusually well against the Diagonal skyline.
- Cross the square to explore the nearby L'Illa Diagonal shopping complex or the quiet modernist façades on Avinguda Diagonal.
Best Time to Visit Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona #
Plaça de Francesc Macià is a modern, planar square on Avinguda Diagonal-less a romantic plaza than a metropolitan crossroads with a certain Catalan cool.
Weather & Climate near Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona #
Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (641 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
