It is the most Bohemian of the city, especially since artists and writers settled in it. Today, despite the modernity that floods it and a certain gentrification, it continues to maintain its identity. In its narrow streets and small squares full of life, you can breathe a rural atmosphere that contrasts with the rest of Barcelona.
If you are going to travel soon to Barcelona, make time to discover the Gracia neighborhood in the best possible way: strolling through its streets, walking among its people and discovering its shops and markets. It will be worth it.
Modernist architecture at street level
There are many things to see in Barcelona and the Gracia neighborhood is one of them. It begins in the northern part of Passeig de Gràcia, where the Fuster House, a modernist building with a white marble façade that was designed by the famous Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Stop to contemplate it and enjoy it. If you keep moving forward Carrer Gran de Gràcia (It is the main artery of the neighborhood) You can discover other modernist architecture houses that are truly beautiful.
But the architectural jewel of the neighborhood is none other than Vicens House, one of Gaudí's first works in Barcelona, which was built between the years 1883 and 1888. The Moorish-style façade is lined with decorated tiles. It is also worth visiting the Mercat de la Llibertat, modernist and wonderful, which was designed by Francesc Berenguer, Gaudí's disciple.
Square Rius i Taulet It is the heart of the neighborhood, although if you are going to ask some passerby about its location, you had better ask about Plaça del Rellotge, because that is how it is known. This is due to its clock tower that was erected there in the mid-19th century and measures no less than 30 meters high. Another interesting square is the Plaça del Sol, very typical and lively.
Gràcia in 5 minutes - Barcelona District to District (May 2024)
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