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Joan Sales Viewpoint

Local name: Mirador de Joan Sales

Mirador Joan Sales (formerly known as Mirador Virolai) is a viewpoint towering over Park Güell in Barcelona. From the place where it is located, you can admire the city panorama with the most important attractions - from the Sagrada Familia cathedral to modern constructions in the Parc del Fòrum. Below are the remains of Coves d 'en Cimany, an iron mine from 200 years ago.

The vantage point was named after the well-known and distinguished writer Joan Sales and Vallès in 2012, in connection with the 100th anniversary of his birth. At this time, a monolith with a commemorative plaque was set up here.

Joana Sales and Vallès is a Catalan writer, poet and translator, a known propagator of creativity in Catalan. One of his most popular works is the novel "Incerta Glòria" was awarded the Joanot Martorell award for her.

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    Camí de Can Móra 108023 Barcelona , Spain