Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Carrer de les Moles
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Grinders Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2022
1. Carrer de les Moles / Grinders Street Marker
By the 14th century, this street had already taken its current name, "De Les Moles", because in this place under the wall, there were several "stone cutters or grinders", who made wheels for grinding as well as for sharpening.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 41° 23.216′ N, 2° 10.39′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Barrio Gótico. It is on Carrer de les Moles, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer de les Moles 11, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Galeres a Saragossa / Wagons to Zaragoza (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrer d’Espolsasacs / Dusty Sacks Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercè Plantada (1892 - 1976) (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvador Casañas i Pagès (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugenio D'Ors (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kanal de petroli per l'enllumenat públic / First Street Lighting with Oil (about 120 meters away); Miquel Coll i Alentorn (about 150 meters away); El 43 de la Via Laietana / 43, Via Laietana (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2022
2. Carrer de les Moles / Grinders Street Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2022
3. Carrer de les Moles / Grinders Street Marker - wider view
Looking north on Carrer de les Moles
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
