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Estació de França
BCN's prettiest station
One of the most beautiful Noucentista buildings in Barcelona, the Estació de França is worth a look even if you aren't going anywhere. It was erected in 1929 for the International Exhibition and inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII. Unlike most rail stations, it was built on a curve in the tracks, lending the iron structure an unusually sensuous beauty.
Although the Estació de Sants now gets most of the trains, this station was attractively revamped in 1992 although today it’s only used pm the suburban Rodalies lines R2/R13/R14/R15/R16. Part of the old station now houses a section of the Pompeu Fabra University.
Practical Info 
Av/ Marques de l’Argenteria
metro: Barceloneta - Vila Olímpica
Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls
Image by Xavi