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- The avenue: Paseo de Gracia, once called “Camino de Jesús”, links Plaça de Catalunya to the old town of Gràcia and has the most important collection of modernist buildings in Barcelona.
- The architects: Gaudí, Codina, Domènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch and Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas all helped shape the look of this boulevard.
- Gaudí's paving tile: in 1904, the Catalan architect designed a paving tile for one of his works, full of botanical details with a very organic relief, which still sets the avenue apart today.
- Street furniture: the street lamps combine two parts, a concrete bench covered in trencadís and a wrought-iron base, another visual signature of the avenue.
- Key point: these buildings were the homes of the wealthiest families of the late 19th and early 20th centuries; today they house shops and businesses. Restaurants, bars and theatres make it popular with tourists and Catalans alike.
One of the most appealing routes in Barcelona is the traditional walk along Paseo de Gracia (Passeig de Gràcia). A huge tourist attraction, it has a real architectural history.
This avenue, once known as “Camino de Jesús”, links the city of Barcelona at Plaça de Catalunya to the old town of Gràcia. Paseo de Gracia has the most impressive collection of modernista buildings in the city.
Architects such as Gaudí, Codina, Domènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch and Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas embellished this Barcelona boulevard. Also worth mentioning is the (non-architectural) design of the special paving tile created by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
In 1904, the architect and artist designed it for one of his works. It is made up of many botanical details and a very organic relief, which makes this paving tile elegant and unique.
An avenue full of details
- The (non-architectural) design of the special paving tiles created by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. In 1904, the architect and artist came up with this design for one of his works. The tile is made up of many plant details and very organic reliefs, making it elegant and unique.
- The other detail that makes this street unique is the design of the lamps that light it. These street lamps have two parts: a concrete bench covered in “ trencadís ” and a wrought-iron base.
An avenue loved by tourists and Catalans
Many tourists come to Paseo de Gracia to visit the most expensive shops in Barcelona.
These majestic buildings were once the homes of the wealthiest families of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today they house fashion houses and well-known brands, as well as many businesses.
Catalans also love this beautiful street, as there are plenty of places to go out: restaurants, bars and theatres. Paseo de Gracia is still a forward-looking place for romantic evenings, business lunches, family outings and all kinds of activities.
In short, Paseo de Gracia is for everyone, and all along it you will hear people speaking many different languages.
Paseo de Gracia has become a reference avenue in Europe and around the world. It lies in the city's most iconic district, in Barcelona, one of the best and most beautiful cities in Europe, where the blend of old, modern and nature makes visitors happy and leaves unforgettable memories.
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Romain Traversino is head of the Barcelona office of Alveo Search (Alveo group). He supports international buyers with their property projects in Barcelona and in Catalonia, from search to signing. He speaks six languages and shares his advice on choosing neighbourhoods, analysing prices and buying remotely.
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