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6 University of Barcelona’s Historic Building in Eixample in Barcelona, Spain

King Martin of Aragon established a medical school (Studium Genrale de Medicine) in 1401. From this humble beginning emerged Spain’s best university: Universitat de Barcelona. Approximately 63,000 students now attend undergraduate, graduate and doctorate classes within 16 facilities across the city. Architect Elies Rogent began construction of UB’s Historic Building in 1863. This bell tower was finished in 1877. One-hour guided tours are available and are very worthwhile.

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University of Barcelona’s Historic Building in Eixample in Barcelona, Spain

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

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