Monumental is a station in the Barcelona Metro and Tram networks. It takes its name from the former La Monumental bullring located in Dreta de l'Eixample, the northern part of the central Barcelona district of Eixample. It's served by Line 2 and opened in 1995, along with the other stations on the first section of the line to be built (from Sant Antoni to Sagrada Família).[1] It's located under Carrer de la Marina between Consell de Cent and Diputació, and can be accessed from both sidewalks of Marina.

Station platform

On November 9, 2024, the Tram stop was inaugurated as part of the Avinguda Diagonal extension.[2] It is served by line T4 of the Trambesòs. On T4, Monumental is located between Glòries and Sicília. The tram platforms are located on Avinguda Diagonal, between the streets of Lepant and Padilla.

Services

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Preceding station   Metro Following station
Tetuan
towards Paral·lel
L2 Sagrada Família

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "La accidentada historia de la L2 del metro de Barcelona: túneles cerrados, tramos 'robados' y vibraciones". El Periódico (in Spanish). 1 September 2023.
  2. ^ "El Tram des de Glòries fins a Verdaguer començarà a funcionar el pròxim 9 de novembre". LaCiutat (in Catalan). 17 October 2024.
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41°24′00″N 2°10′52″E / 41.400°N 2.181°E / 41.400; 2.181