{"id":2571,"date":"2017-01-25T17:08:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T17:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:17","slug":"passeig-de-gracia-architecture-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/passeig-de-gracia-architecture-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia: architecture, shopping and chic hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone has heard of the Ramblas, but not necessarily of Passeig de Gràcia. However, this beautiful avenue is as prestigious as it is pleasant to stroll through!<\/p>\n

Passeig de Gràcia, an historic avenue<\/h2>\n

\nAt one time Passeig de Gràcia was just a pathway lined with greenery that linked the village of Gràcia to the fortified city of Barcelona. Inaugurated for the first time in 1827, the avenue quickly became a favourite among the aristocracy. Passeig de Gràcia then became populated with numerous cafés, restaurants, dance halls and theatres. It was the perfect place for fun!<\/p>\n

Passeig de Gràcia underwent a second transformation during the latter half of the 19th century when the aristocracy abandoned it to the bourgeoisie. The houses with gardens were then gradually replaced by multi-storey residences and flourishing businesses.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the 2oth Century Passeig de Gràcia was once again transformed due to the modernist wave that was flooding the city, and which created much of the striking and emblematic architecture we can see today.\n<\/p>\n

Passeig de Gràcia, a magnificent window on Catalan modernism<\/h2>\n

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The Passeig de Gràcia is an architectural gem, as it has more than 20 listed buildings (that’s all- only 20)!<\/p>\n

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