The apartment is located in the area of Gràcia. This district was an independent municipality until it was annexed to Barcelona in 1897. Proudly attached to these origins, this peculiarity is featured by the name of its streets: Freedom, Fraternity, Equality, Legality, John Lennon Square, and Revolution Square.
The famous Passeig de Gràcia was the road that connected the town with the old city of Barcelona (Ciutat Vella), hence its name. Nowadays, the area is surrounded by the districts of Eixample dret, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and Horta-Guinardó. It is therefore a good location for your stay in Barcelona. Its lively narrow streets, full of bars, restaurants and shops feature Gràcia as one of the most alluring emplacements in Barcelona. Highlights in the area are the shopping street Gran de Gràcia and its surroundings with many buildings designed in modernism style: Casa Fuster, Casa Vicens, Casa Ramos, Casa Rubinat... Besides, in this district you will find the most famous park in the city: Park Güell. Its cozy squares are also remarkable to chill out at one of its many bars: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Plaça del Sol, de la Llibertat, plaça del Diamant...
It is mostly a bohemian neighborhood highly recommended for cosmopolitan souls wishing to enjoy intense social life and leisure!