Description: Passeig de Gracia
Most people coming to Barcelona will arrive through the airport of Barcelona which is located about 10 kilometers from the city. When arriving at the airport there are several options getting into town as some take the taxi, the bus or the train. When taking the train you can get off at two train stations namely Sant Estacio and Passeig de Gracia which is right in the middle of the city center. Although Passeig de Gracia has a train station it’s simply much more.
Passeig de Gracia might be the most famous avenues in Barcelona. With its location right at the heart of the city center it’s one of the most important areas. Here many cars pass by traveling through the city but also the major bus lines and metro lines. It seems from here you can travel anywhere you want in the city.
With its location it is the most expensive streets for shops and businesses and is therefore the most important shopping and business area. The street itself is located in the area called Eixample and stretches from Plaza Catalunya all the way to Carrer Gran de Gracia. In the nineteen century it was hardly the street it was today but due to a decision about the city council suddenly artists like Gaudi and more took the opportunity to turn this street into a beautiful architecture area.
There are a few famous buildings to be found on this street as the Casa Batllo by Gaudi but also the Casa Amatler which is built by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. You can visit them and when on a city trip to Barcelona they are certainly a must. Also a must and not far from the street is the famous Sagrada Familia.
A street that is simply not to be avoided and you shouldn’t avoid it. The street is a piece of art and walking through the street is a pleasure itself. I can be very busy with the traffic but not everything can be perfect. For me five stars.
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