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Plaça d'Espanya (in Catalan language) or Plaza de España (in Spanish language) is a large square in Barcelona, Spain. It is located at the foot of Montjuïc, a hill in the southwestern part of the city, and connects the downtown with the Fira de Barcelona exhibition center, one of the largest in Europe.

The square was built for the International Exposition of 1929, which was hosted by the city of Barcelona. It was designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, a prominent Catalan architect, and features several impressive landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks is the Venetian Towers, which are two 47-meter tall towers that were modeled after the Campanile of St. Mark's Square in Venice. Another landmark is the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which is a large fountain that features a spectacular light and water show.

The square is also home to the Las Arenas shopping mall, which is housed in a former bullring. The mall offers a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Plaça d'Espanya is also an important transport hub, with several major roads and public transport links converging at the square. The metro station of the same name connects the square to the city's metro network, and several bus and train lines also pass through the square.