Conference Venue

Fira de Barcelona - Montjuic Venue (pending) ADD: Av. Reina Maria Cristina, s/n 08004, Barcelona, Spain Located right in Barcelona's city center, Montjuic Venue is ideally situated in an extremely vibrant area. The vast venue is conveniently linked by the local public transport network to both the metropolitan downtown and nearby El Prat International Airport (14 km).

AIRPORT

Barcelona Airport handles more than 940 flights per day to 141 destinations (30 intercontinental) and over 52 million passengers per year in 2019. Fira Montjuic is accessible from the airport using the new Metro Line 9, train and bus connections.

TRANSPORT

Placa Espanya metro station and FGC Train station are the solution to reach Montjuic venue by public transport from the city center and surroundings. Apart from private parking facilities there is also a taxi rank in front of the main access.

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About Barcelona

Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia and Spain's second-largest city, is a Mediterranean gem known for its unique culture, 2,000-year history, and stunning art. Situated between mountains and the sea, it offers world-renowned Catalan Modernism architecture by Antoni Gaudi (like Sagrada Familia), lively Gothic Quarter, beaches, and a distinct, proud identity.

Key Highlights of Barcelona:

• Architecture & Landmarks: The city is famous for Antoni Gaudi's works, including the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, and Park Guell. Other iconic sites include the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, and the Palau de la Musica Catalana.


• Culture & Atmosphere: As the heart of Catalan culture, the city is bilingual (Catalan and Spanish) and known for its vibrant street life, beaches, and rich culinary scene, including the famous La Boqueria market.


• Location & Geography: Situated on the Mediterranean coast between the Llobregat and Besos rivers, the city is backed by the Serra de Collserola mountains.


• History: Founded as a Roman colony called Barcino, it grew into a major medieval commercial hub before becoming a center of Modernist creativity in the 19th and 20th centuries.


• Sports: Home to FC Barcelona, a world-renowned football club, adding to the city's global popularity.