Many world capitals and major cities have subways. This type of transport is very convenient, because it can carry a large number of people without occupying land highways. The main city of Spain is no exception. A very important and convenient means of transportation is the Barcelona Metro. The scheme of these communications has 11 lines and 163 stations. Underground trains transport thousands of citizens and tourists every day. Like many other cities, the Barcelona Metro has its pros and cons
History
In 1924, the doors of the Barcelona metro cars opened for the first time. His scheme then was quite small. It was a line between the Lesseps station and the Central Square. In 1926, another direction was opened for the international exhibition: from Plaza Catalunya to la Bordeta. Due to the civil war, construction stopped for many years. The next line was commissioned only in 1946. But gradually the system developed to the present state. Today it is divided into the main part andcommuter.
Features
Each subway system is unique in its own way. There are distinctive features of the Barcelona metro. The line scheme has no names, and the directions are distinguished by numbers and colors. Stations marked in black are where you can change your route.
These communications are laid at shallow depths, so escalators are not provided at many points. To make a transfer, passengers need to go through long and narrow corridors. The inconvenience lies in the fact that in these sections there is no separation of traffic, and pedestrians walk towards each other.
Also, guests of the capital of Spain note the high temperature and stuffiness in the premises of the Barcelona metro. The scheme provides for air conditioning in the cars, but not at the stations. The air comes into this state due to poor ventilation of the space. Compensation for these inconveniences is a special landing system. So, you can enter the wagons from both sides. This helps to avoid crowds and crowds.
In the decoration of the stations there are special elements for the visually impaired. This feature allows you to expand the circle of potential users of the network and creates favorable conditions for the implementation of people with disabilities.
Prices
Fare varies by travel zone. Passengers are offered to buy a single ticket or travel card. The latter, in turn, can be determined by the number of trips or by time. single trip,valid for 75 minutes, will cost 2 euros. The more travel a travel document purchased at a Barcelona metro station provides, the cheaper it will be.
When you get to the right place, do not rush to throw away the ticket. Quite a lot of museums open their doors for free upon presentation of a travel document. It is also possible, in some cases, to use the metro card for free using surface public transport.
Schedule
Barcelona metro train traffic is very busy. The interval varies from 2.5 to 10 minutes depending on the day of the week and the time of day. In rare cases, transport can be expected 15 min. On weekdays, the metro opens at 5:00 am and ends at 24:00. On the night from Friday to Saturday, you can get to the right place by metro until 2:00. From Saturday to Sunday, trains run around the clock.
Every tourist simply needs a map of the Barcelona metro with attractions. It will help to coordinate time and visit interesting places without spending a lot of time and money on the road. The system of subway crossings is very easy to understand. Signposts will point you in the right direction. The Entrada sign means the entrance, and Salida, respectively, the exit outside.
