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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.

Must-see attractions nearby:
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.

Related Attractions

Casa Amatller
Casa Amatller showa a variety of different influences for the architect, Josep Puig i Cadafalch. These include Neo- Gothic windows and general Flemish air about the house especially visible on the top.
Tips
The ground floor is available to visit.
Casa Comalat
The modernist Cassa Comalat was designed by Valeri.
Casa Lleó Morera
Casa Lleó Morera on Mançana de la Discórdia features a modernist floral façade.
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.
Hours
Always closed on:
Our Lady of Mercy Celebrations - Spain (September 24)
Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Transit
Metro: Gracia.
Church of Las Salesas
Church of Las Salesas is a neo-gothic church designed by Joan Martorell.
Municipal Conservatory of Music
Designed by Antoni Folguera, this building is now used for recitals and concerts.
Address
Municipal Conservatory of Music
Bruc 110 - 112
E-08009 Barcelona
Spain
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Open16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
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.
Address
Museu del Perfum
Passeig de Gràcia, 39
E-08007 Barcelona
Spain
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0011:00Closed
Close13:3013:3013:3013:3013:3014:00
Open16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
Always closed on:
Our Lady of Mercy Celebrations - Spain (September 24)
Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit
Metro: Passeig de Gracia.
Palau Macaya
Found on Passeig de Sant Joan, the Palau Macaya is home to the La Ciaxa Foundation.
Address
Fundació la Caixa
Passeig de Sant Joan 108
E-08002 Barcelona
Spain
Palau Montaner
Palau Montaner was designed by Doménech i Montaner.
Palau Robert
This palace is now used for concerts of jazz and other modern musical styles as well as a variety of exhibits.
Address
Palau Robert
Passeig de Gràcia 107
E-08008 Barcelona
Spain
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