Location & Venue
International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks 2025 (ICTON 2025) will be held in the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya premises in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, in particular at the Conference Room of the “Edifici Vèrtex”, which is placed at Campus Nord of the UPC, Plaça Eusebi Guell, 6.
What to visit
Barcelona is one of the most attractive cities in Europe, with a number of interesting sites to visit. Visit Barcelona’s tourism website for more details. We are sure that you will enjoy your stay during the period of the conference!
Top attractions in Barcelona:
Basilica of La Sagrada Familia
An unfinished minor basillica which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1883, the brilliant architect Gaudi agreed to take on this project, succeeding Francisco de Paula, and worked on it until his death.
Casa Batlló
One of the jewels of Art Nouveau, created when the Batlló family commissioned Gaudí to remodel an existing house. It was completely transformed, from the façade to the internal structure. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Camp Nou stadium
The home ground of FC Barcelona since 1957, this football stadium has the largest capacity of any stadium in Europe.
Palau de la Música Catalana Auditorium
A modernist building that is one of the city’s most emblematic edifices and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the famous architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the interior is decorated with ceramic mosaics and polychrome glass with floral motifs.
Park Güell
It is a privatized park system composed of gardens and architectural elements located on Carmel Hill. In 1984, UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site under “Works of Antoni Gaudí”
Science Trails
Did you know that Albert Einstein spent six days in Barcelona to present his theory of relativity? Or that the first photograph in Spain was taken in Barcelona and was a major event that received a lot of coverage in the papers? Find out more about Barcelona’s links with science and technology with our selection of city walking trails.
Themed Routes
How many Barcelonas are you ready to get to know? With our themed trails you can trace the evolution of the city, from the time when it was a Roman colony to its present-day modern character, without overlooking the imprints left on the city by some of the foremost geniuses from the world of art and culture. All the Barcelonas that have shaped, and continue to shape the city, are waiting for you.