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Barcelona Approves Francoist Street Name Change

Barcelona’s Nou Barris district will rename Virrei Amat Square to Joan Salvat-Papasseit Square, reversing a Francoist-era street name change following a citizen initiative.

Owen H 26 March 2026 ·

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Barcelona Approves Francoist Street Name Change

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Barcelona Approves Francoist Street Name Change

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