In 2026, Barcelona celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fundació Joan Miró, a key milestone for modern art enthusiasts. We’ve put together a complete guide to the Miró Route, an itinerary through eight iconic spots where the artist’s work blends seamlessly with the city’s urban landscape. Discover Joan Miró’s best works in Barcelona and find out the best way to get from one stop to the next using public transport. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Exploring Joan Miró’s world means diving into the city’s cultural DNA. From vibrant mosaics on La Rambla to monumental sculptures reaching for the sky, the artist left a trail that you can follow today with ease. Get your camera ready, hop on public transport or the Barcelona Bus Turístic, and let yourself be captivated by Miró’s signature reds, blues, and yellows.
Fundació Joan Miró
This is the heart of the route and home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern art. The building itself, designed by Josep Lluís Sert, is a masterpiece in its own right.
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Fundació Joan Miró stop (Red Route).
Metro: L2 / L3 - Paral·lel(connecting with the Montjuïc Funicular).
Bus: 55, 150.
Head up to Montjuïc effortlessly and enjoy the views with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Dona i Ocell Sculpture (Woman and Bird)
Standing 22 meters tall, this is one of Miró’s most famous sculptures. Its colorful trencadís mosaic is the perfect welcome to the Eixample district from Plaça d'Espanya.
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Plaça d'Espanya stop (Red Route).
Metro: L1 / L3 - Espanya or L3 - Tarragona.
Bus: H12, V7, 46, 52 i 109.
Hop on and off the Barcelona Bus Turístic as often as you like and see the city from above.
Airport Mural (Terminal 2)
This is the first of Miró’s works that travelers see upon arriving in Barcelona. This gigantic ceramic mural, created alongside Joan Gardy Artigas, symbolizes the city’s international spirit.
How to get there:
Metro: L9 Sud - Aeroport T2.
Did you know that the metro journey to the airport is included in your Hola Barcelona Travel Card?
Pla de l'Os Mosaic (La Rambla)
Located right in the heart of La Rambla, next to the Liceu Opera House, this circular pavement mosaic greets visitors from the ground. It is Barcelona’s most walked-on (and most beloved) work of art.
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim (Red route).
Metro: L3 - Liceu or Drassanes.
Bus: V13, 59, D20.
The IBM Mural at the MNAC
Inside the modern art rooms of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, you’ll find a large-scale mural that showcases the artist’s talent for architectural formats.
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: MNAC stop (Red Route).
Metro: L1 / L3 - Espanya
Bus: 55, 13, 150.
Jump from one museum to another the easy way with the Barcelona Bus Turístic.
Street Sculptures: Passatge del Crèdit
In the heart of the Gothic Quarter, a plaque marks the spot where the artist was born. Just a few meters away, you can find details and small tributes tucked away in a labyrinth of alleys that inspired the young Miró.
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic stop (Red Route).
Metro: L4 - Jaume I or L3 - Liceu.
Bus: V13, V15, V17.
Getting Around the Miró Route
To make the most of this itinerary, the Barcelona Bus Turístic is your best ally, especially the Red Route, which connects Montjuïc with the city center and the Gothic Quarter. If you prefer total flexibility to reach the airport or move quickly between neighborhoods, the Hola Barcelona Travel Card. offers unlimited travel. Choose your option and experience Miró’s art stress-free. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
