Nou Barris, Administrative district in northern Barcelona, Spain
Description
Nou Barris is an administrative district in northern Barcelona that stretches between the Collserola mountains and Meridiana Avenue. The district comprises thirteen separate residential neighborhoods.
History
The area developed during the 1950s from small settlements near Sant Joan d'Horta and Sant Andreu de Palomar into a major residential zone. This rapid transformation shaped its current structure and urban character.
Culture
The district is home to communities from Romania, Ukraine, and Ecuador, whose presence shapes daily life in the neighborhoods. You can see this diversity in local shops, restaurants, and the languages heard on the streets.
Practical
The area is well served by public transportation and offers various residential settings from quiet neighborhoods to busier commercial zones. Visitors will find local services and facilities that meet everyday needs.
Did you know?
The name refers to the original nine neighborhoods, even though the area now contains thirteen distinct parts. This naming gap reflects how the district has grown and expanded over time.
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Can Masdeu
1.3 km
Canòdrom Meridiana
1.8 km
Parc Central de Nou Barris
649 m
Parc de Can Dragó
1.1 km
La República
405 m
Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina
1.2 km
Sant Joan d'Horta
1.5 km
Parc de la Guineueta
192 m
Can Fargas
1.7 km
Parròquia de Sant Pacià
1.7 km
Can Basté
1.2 km
Casa de l'Aigua
1.9 km
Jardins de Can Xiringoi
1.6 km
Can Valent
932 m
Parc de Josep Maria Serra Martí
462 m
Torre Llobeta
1.6 km
Can Mariner
1.5 km
Can Guardiola
1.9 km
Carrer Aiguafreda
1.9 km
Can Carabassa
1.8 km
Pont del Dragó
1.1 km
Font de Canaletes (Horta)
1.5 km
Turó de la Peira
1.1 km
Saint Pius X church
1.9 km
Habitatges del Congrés Eucarístic
1.9 km
Turó Blau
1.3 km
Castell de Torre Baró
1.2 km
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