Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia 
The Passeig de Gràcia is undoubtedly the most elegant and striking boulevard in the Eixample. It links the Plaça de Catalunya on the edge of the old town with the Gràcia district to the northwest adjoining the Eixample, where it continues as the much narrower Carrer Gran de Gràcia.
Along this broad street, flanked with rows of trees, will be found numerous banks and better quality shops; note in particular the many stately houses built in the Modernist style, which give it its characteristic stamp.
Along this broad street, flanked with rows of trees, will be found numerous banks and better quality shops; note in particular the many stately houses built in the Modernist style, which give it its characteristic stamp.
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The typical greenish-gray relief stones used in the pavement were designed by Antoni Gaudí.
The arms of the Catalonian capital occur frequently in the many artistic wrought iron candelabra.
The Passeig de Gràcia forms the main axis through the Quadrat d'Or, which was the upper-class residential area around the turn of the century.
The arms of the Catalonian capital occur frequently in the many artistic wrought iron candelabra.
The Passeig de Gràcia forms the main axis through the Quadrat d'Or, which was the upper-class residential area around the turn of the century.
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Casa Thomas
Designed by Domènech i Montaner, Casa Thomas is an unusual example of neo-gothic architecture.
Centre Permanent d'Artesania
In recent years Barcelona has developed into a notable design center. The Centre Permanent d'Artesania has in three rooms exhibitions and displays on various topics and themes (open during shopping hours). As a result of European regions having gained more importance, close co-operation has also existed with the Rhône-Alpes area of France and Baden-Württemberg in Germany, especially with the Stuttgart provincial inspectorate.
Municipal Conservatory of Music
Designed by Antoni Folguera, this building is now used for recitals and concerts.
Museu del Perfum
A private perfume company has its offices on the broad Passeig de Gràcia, and runs a small specialized museum. This provides an interesting insight into the history of fragrances and scents, including highly artistic antique containers, bottles and the like, from the Baroque period (17th/18th C.) to the present day.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 14:00 | |
| Open | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Always closed on:
Our Lady of Mercy Celebrations - Spain (September 24)
Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
