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Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Catalunya

Description

Passeig de Gràcia is one of Barcelona major avenues, stretching between Carrer Gran de Gràcia and Plaça Catalunya in the Eixample district. It is regarded as the most expensive street in the city and possibly in Spain. The 1.3km avenue was built in the early 19th century as part of the city's first urbanisation project and immediately became popular for the aristocracy. Several Art Nouveau buildings were designed by famous architects there, including Gaudi's Casa Battló and Casa Milà, and the avenue's wrought iron street lamps and ornate benches were designed by Pere Falqués i Urpí.

Access & Transport

There are 3 metro stations along the Avenue: Diagonal (L3/L5), Passeig de Gracia (L2/L3/L4) and Plaça de Catalunya (L1, L3, L6, L7, S7). Bus is also a good option, either along the Avenue, the Avinguda Diagonal or the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes.

Instructions & Recommendations

If you are planning to shop there, it is best to avoid Sundays when many retail stores are closed. This activity is best combined with a visit of the Eixample neighbourhood, Plaça de Catalunya and Casa Battló or Casa Milà.

Meta review

Visitors are mostly positive, they enjoy the range of shops, wide pavement area and of course the 2 popular Gaudi-designed houses along the Avenue. There are some more nuanced views that mention traffic noise and high prices as an issue - and the fact that there isn't anything very special about the place.

Environmental & Social

Urban environment with hardly any green spaces. Socially neutral

Conclusion

The Passeig de Gracia is best known as a high-end shopping street and the location of Casa Battló and Casa Milà. There are also other modernist buildings of interest for those interested in architecture, but not much else. In any case, it is highly likely that you will end up walking part of it given its central location and connectivity.

Key positive

Several touristic attractions along the Avenue and a visit-worthy neighbourhood around it

Good for luxury fashion shopping

Central and extremely easy to get to by public transport

Key negative

Most shops are expensive

The Avenue itself is not really spectacular

Suitability

Suitable for all ages but little to interest kids there. Accessible for wheelchair users.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Shops tend to open around 11h00 and close at 20h00. Most are closed on Sundays

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday11:00 - 21:00

Tuesday11:00 - 21:00

Wednesday11:00 - 21:00

Thursday11:00 - 21:00

Friday11:00 - 21:00

Saturday11:00 - 21:00

Sunday -

Pricing
Free

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