North Station and Estación del Nord Park in Barcelona
Location of the North Station
The North Station of Barcelona is located in the building of the old railway station. This intercity bus station is the most important in Barcelona. The original building dates from 1861 and is neoclassical in style. It is the work of Pere Andrés and the south façade, which overlooks the park, has mainly been preserved.
Structure of the North Station
The magnificent glass roof, as well as the facades of the streets of Nàpols and Sardenya, are by Demetri Ribes and were added later, in 1910. The structure of the station is impressive. The main façade extends along the station platforms and is made up of a succession of semicircular arches, which alternate with pilasters and columns. The roof is supported by a series of semicircular arches that open at the top to allow natural light to enter.
Estación del Nord Park
The Estación del Nord park has an area of more than three hectares where you can rest, run, have a drink at the bar or play table tennis. The park is surrounded by trees and plants, which makes it a very pleasant place to walk. In the park, two large pieces of land art stand out: Espiral arbrada, the spiral-shaped mosaic that sinks into the ground, and Cel caigut, the pyramidal piece of blue ceramic that stands out from the grass. The two works, made of ceramic mosaic, are by the American artist Beverly Pepper and pay homage to Antoni Gaudí.
Services at the North Station
The North Station is a very busy place. It offers a wide variety of services, such as a tourist information office, a cafeteria, a gift shop, a restaurant area and a children's play area. In addition, there is a waiting room for passengers waiting for buses. The station also has a post office, a luggage store and a currency exchange office.
Access to the North Station
Estación del Norte is located a short distance from the center of Barcelona and can be easily reached by public transport. It is well connected with city and intercity buses, as well as commuter trains. In addition, there are many tourist buses that arrive at the station. The station is also well connected to Barcelona's main airports.
Conclusions
Barcelona's North Station is a place of great tourist interest, as it combines neoclassical architecture with the modern Estación del Nord park. This station offers a wide variety of services, from tourist information offices to a waiting room for passengers. The North Station is also well connected with public transport and the main airports of Barcelona.