Eixample

The district of Modernism

Quite contrary to the narrow streets of the Barri Gòtic is the L'Eixample district (pronounced: laschampla).

Visiting the Eixample district

Around 1850, with the beginning of industrialisation, Barcelona began to grow over the city walls to extend the living and working place for the fast-growing population. During this time, the distinctive checkerboard pattern of L'Eixample (extension) was designed by the city planner Ildefons Cerdà. Cerdà had the floor plans of American cities as a model. For the cars, the Cerdà drive in Barcelona saw the streets were wide and generously extended the crossings (Passeig de Gracia has six lanes), to highlight the crossings were blocks to the chamfered corners.
The blocks are all square and have a big yard, but most of today is built. From the original idea Cerdàs, there is plenty of green for the residents to provide very little remains.
1859 was the controversial development plan approved by the town council.

The middle part of L'Eixample is often called "Quadrat d'Or", golden square, describing the elegance of this area. The north main road leading Passeig de Gracia connects the medieval city with the artist Gràcia district and is lined with chic boutiques and upscale restaurants. Two of the most famous monuments of Barcelona's most famous citizen Antoní Gaudí can be done at Passeig de Gracia admire the Casa Millà and the Casa Balló. Farther east, the Sagrada Familia cathedral. Overall, the square d'Or about contains 150 historically protected buildings.

The sights of the Eixample

The Eixample is dominated by the buildings of the Catalan Art Nouveau, the Modernism.

Hotels in Eixample Here you can find clearly the hotels in the Eixample, the city part of Modernism, with lots of information on the hotel. A simple search form facilitates the booking of the desire hotels.

The Eixample district on the map Here we show you the Eixample district and its sights on a road map, either on a satellite. So you can have very good orientation.

Restaurants in Eixample In the Eixample, see especially the traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine. But also good international restaurants.

Sagrada Familia The most famous landmark of Barcelona by Antoni Gaudí. Since 1883 is now being worked on.

Address: Mallorca, 401
Phone: +34 932 073 031
Internet: www.sagradafamilia.org
Metro: L2, L5, Sagrada Familia Bus Turístic: Sagrada Familia

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) Whoever comes to this structure, is in each case: fascinating.

Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 92
Phone: +34 902 202 138
Internet: www.lapedreraeducacio.org
Metro: L3, L5, Diagonal Bus Turístic: Pg. de Gràcia - La Pedrera

Casa Batlló A dragon back like is the roof of the Casa Batlló.

Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43
Phone: +34 932 160 306
Internet: www.casabatllo.es
Metro: L2, L3, L4, Passeig de Gràcia Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Hospital de Santa Creu i de Sant Pau Actually you will not want to visit a hospital during your hospital visit. This should you as a tourist but not to be missed. The Hospital de Santa Creu i de Sant Pau is worth a visit.

Address: Sant Maria Claret, 167-171
Phone: +34 932 562 504
Internet: www.santpau.es
Metro: L5, Hospital de Sant Pau Bus Turístic: Sagrada Familia

Fundació Antoni Tàpies The Fundació Antoni Tàpies houses the works of the most important artist to Miró in Barcelona. The building with its crown of wire mesh is recognised from afar.

Address: D'Aragó, 255
Internet: www.fundaciotapies.org
Metro: L2, L3, L4, Passeig de Gràcia Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Parc de Joan Miró 100 meters away from the Plaça Espanya is the Parc de Joan Miró with his quite unusual sculpture.

Metro: L1, L3, Espanya, L3 Tarragona Bus Turístic: Creu Coberta

Torre Agbar

The 142 m tall office tower is Barcelona’s latest attraction. Depending on the incidence of light, it shimmers in all different colours; at night it is even illuminated.

Address: Plaça de les Glòries
Internet: www.torreagbar.com
Metro: L1, Glòries /Tram T5, Glòries