Market
Mercat de Fort Pienc
The municipal market designed by Josep Llinàs, opened in 2003, blends fresh stalls, a library and a senior centre.
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What to see in Fort Pienc
Squares, markets, culture and green corners. These are the places that give the neighbourhood its character and are worth knowing.
In short
The six places that best explain Fort Pienc are the Fort Pienc Market (Josep Llinàs, 2003), Plaça de Fort Pienc, the Estació del Nord park with Beverly Pepper's sculptures, Josep Vilaseca's Arc de Triomf (1888), Ricardo Bofill's Teatre Nacional de Catalunya and L'Auditori de Barcelona. All of them are within a fifteen-minute walk of each other.
Square
Plaça de Fort Pienc
The heart of the neighbourhood: terraces, playgrounds and the meeting point for residents of all ages.
Green space
Parc de l'Estació del Nord
A large urban park with Beverly Pepper's sculptures 'Cel caigut' and 'Espiral arbrada', perfect for a stroll.
Landmark
Arc de Triomf
Just beside the area, Josep Vilaseca's 1888 arch opens Passeig de Lluís Companys towards the Ciutadella.
Culture
Teatre Nacional de Catalunya
Ricardo Bofill's grand theatre, with a glass colonnade looking towards Glòries.
Music
L'Auditori de Barcelona
Home to the OBC orchestra and the Music Museum, with classical, jazz and family programming.