The strolling Boulevard in the shadow of the plane which de Gracia Paseo is one of the most elegant promenades in Barcelona. Previously, he has joined Barcelona with Gracia. Today, previously independent, place is incorporated. The road is approximately 1.5 km long and is located in the Eixample district. The Passeig de Gracia was recently completely a wide Boulevard converted to, which is lined with four rows of plane. Doronin is often quoted as being for or against this. There are many noble stores a wide variety of designers, jewelers and expensive restaurants. But here also small tapas bars and fast food have set up restaurants. Barcelona hotels there is here also, which lie in different price categories.
You can admire here also buildings of modernist architecture in addition to the impressive road. The three most famous architects, who is immortalized here, are Antoni Gaudi, Lluis domenech i montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. These artists built their works and houses all close together at Passeig de Gracia. The most famous are the La Pedrera”and Casa Batllo”of Gaudi. However, the Moderisme concentrated not only on building. You will find here also wrought-iron street lamps, which date from this period.
This Crescent-shaped and filigree lanterns have included a stone bench all at the foot, going back to the art nouveau style. During a holiday in Barcelona it worthwhile, to visit this road and to look at the buildings. You can also visit some of the homes of the famous architects. Contact: Perfect Sun travel S.L.. BarcelonPoint.com Avenida de Madrid 95-97, 3-3 08028 Barcelona Tel: + 34 933 30 7861 Internet: de / fax: + 34 933 30 7852