One of Barcelona's most iconic districts, Eixample is home to iconic streets and squares, such as Plaça Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia and the Sagrada Familia. This district is characterized by its modernist architecture and is divided into several neighborhoods, each with its own personality.
Paseo de Gracia stands out for its Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and other masterpieces of Catalan modernism. The Sagrada Familia, designed by Gaudí, is an essential visit.
The Eixample, designed by Ildefons Cerdà, is a grid of wide streets with gardens inside the blocks.
The Quadrat d'or, on Paseo de Gracia, is famous for its modernist buildings, including Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera. Other gems include Casa Calvet, Casa Comalat and Casa Golferichs.
In addition to architecture, Eixample offers other attractions, such as Plaza de Catalunya, the meeting point between the old town and Ensanche, and Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona.
The neighborhoods of Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample and Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample are quiet and have places of interest such as the University of Barcelona and Joan Miró Park.
San Antoni is a trendy neighborhood, with a historic market.
In Fort Pienc you will find the National Theater of Catalonia, L'Auditori and the peculiar Mercado de los Encants. Other notable places in Eixample include the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, the Mercado de la Concepció and La Model, a former penitentiary center transformed into a cultural space.
Eixample is a quintessential modernist district with wide, elegant streets, and each of its neighborhoods has its own charm and personality. Stay in this part of Barcelona to enjoy the rich architectural and cultural heritage it offers.
