The neighbourhood of Sants belongs to the district of Sants-Sant Gervasi and occupies its western part, so it is bounded by Les Corts. Independent industrial borough until the late 19th century, the area is crossed by Carretera de Sants, that goes from L’Hospitalet de Llobregat to Plaça Espanya and concentrates a high number of shops. Sants Estació is the main railway station in Catalunya and the second in Spain.