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The most elegant avenue in the city! Several masterpieces of modernism are concentrated here, including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.

Passeig de Gràcia is one of the most important streets in Barcelona. On both sides of this avenue are the stores of the most luxurious brands. But Passeig de Gràcia was not always the lively boulevard we know today. At the end of the 19th century, wealthy families liked to stroll along it and acquired land with the aim of building a house on it later on. However, the Cerdà urban plan of the early 20th century, which sought to connect Plaça Catalunya with Gràcia - which was not yet part of Barcelona - changed the lives of these middle-class people. As the street suddenly became more valuable, they committed themselves to making Passeig de Gràcia the symbol of Catalan elegance and modernism, much to our delight. In fact, they called on architects such as Gaudí, Puig i Cadafalch and Domènech i Montaner, creators of the most emblematic buildings in the city. We owe them the Casa Batlló, the Casa Amatller, the Casa Lleó i Morera - which unfortunately can no longer be visited - the Casa Mulleras and, of course, the Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera. But beyond these magnificent houses, you can admire the splendid paving stones, with plant motifs, designed by Gaudí, as well as the famous benches, designed by the architect Pere Falqués. You will recognize the trencadís mosaic, typical of Catalan modernism, that covers the benches, above which rises a beautiful wrought iron structure.

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Visited in november 2018
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Dans cette rue, cohabitent plusieurs immeubles à voir absolument: le génie de Gaudi y transparaît dans la casa Bottlo particulièrement. la visite s'impose dès la découverte de la façade;
pihugo
Visited in march 2017
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Très belle et large avenue, largement consacrée aux commerces, mais sur laquelles vous pourrez admirer quelques chefs d'oeuvre absolus de l'architecture moderniste catalane.
Serge_L
Visited in september 2016
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A parcourir à pied entre la Plaça de Catalunya et Avinguda Diagonal, pour voir les extraordinaires immeubles de style moderniste, dus bien sûr à Gaudi mais aussi à Domènech i Montader ou Puig i Cadafalch (aussi architecte de la Casa de les Punxes, un peu plus loin sur l'Avinguda Diagonal). Remarquer aussi le dessin du pavage des trottoirs et les bancs en céramique surmontés d'impressionnants lampadaires. Revenir par le Rambla de Catalunya, parallèle au Passeig de Gràcia et où se trouvent les restaurants.
myaby
Visited in august 2016
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Avenue barcelonaise qui relie la Plaça de Catalunya au quartier de Gràcia . En s'y promenant on peut trouver deux "oeuvres " de Gaudi ainsi que des boutiques mais principalement de luxe. Ancienne vitrine de la haute bougeoisie Espagnole elle est bordée d'immeubles protégés souvent dans un style "moderniste catalan".
Jeff66600
Visited in march 2016
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It is the avenue opposed to the rambla from place Catalogne. The atmosphere is also different there because it contains a collection of semi shop luxury luxury.

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