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Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

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The Passeig de Gràcia is one of the most elegant and representative avenues of the Catalan capital, located in the center of the Eixample district. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it connects Catalunya Square with the Gràcia neighborhood. The multitude of luxury shops, prestigious hotels, large modernist mansions, restaurants, cafes and terraces are its main attractions.
Always crowded, Passeig de Gracia is a must for all who visit Barcelona.

A real museum of modernist architecture

The large number of modernist and noucentist buildings make the Passeigo de Gracia an authentic open-air museum of Catalan modernism, with works by architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Lluís Domènech i Muntaner, Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. Stand out as authentic architectural jewels the Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, Casa Lleó i Morera, Casa Fuster and La Pedrera, among others. Special mention deserves the 32 lampposts designed by Pere Falqués.

Showcase of the best brands

On Passeig de Gràcia you will find the most prestigious shops and shopping stores in Barcelona. The best Spanish and international luxury brands have their boutiques in this stately avenue, considered as the most expensive street in all of Spain.

Public transport
Metro
Catalunya Station - L1 and L3 lines
Passeig de Gràcia Station - L2, L3 and L4 lines
Diagonal Station - L3 and L5 lines
FGC Train
Diagonal-Provença Station - L6, L7, S1, S2, S5, S6 and S7 lines
Plaça de Catalunya Station - L6, L7, S1, S2, S5 and S55 lines
Tourist bus
Routes blue and red: bus stops Plaça de Catalunya, Casa Batlló – Fundació Antoni Tàpies and Passeig de Gràcia – La Pedrera.
Barcelona Bus Turístic - 24 hours