Gràcia is a very popular option with many foreign residents, thanks to its lively street life, independent shops and narrow streets. Take a look at our slideshow to find out what you'll find if you stay there on our visit to Barcelona.
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Oct 11, 2010
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View of Barcelona from Doctor Pla i Armengol Gardens in the Guinardó neighborhood. Photo by Xavi Torrent courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Located on the northern outskirts of the city, with the wide, green hills of the Collserola at its back, this district is a collection of mostly Catalan neighborhoods, each with a proud history and a personality all its own.
Parc de l'Espanya in the Sants neighborhood, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Sants-Montjuïc is the largest district in Barcelona, covering an area that is equivalent to almost one-fifth of the city’s municipal territory. It’s home to a vibrant and diverse community of inhabitants, as well as many cultural offerings.
Jul 24, 2023
A contentious urban renewal process in the Casc Antic involving the demolition old buildings left a 5,000 square metre hole of rubble in the middle of the neighborhood which forced residents to fight back.
For one week in August, Gràcia’s narrow streets are embellished with decorations and artwork, each one forming a tunnel that transports you to a different wonderland.
Aug 8, 2023
Kids climbing one of the "Guardians" sculptures in the Superilla de Poblenou in El Parc i la Llacuna de Poblenou neighborhood. Photo by Curro Palacios courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
This beachside "barri" is not necessarily on the to-do list for tourists looking to snap a selfie in front of the Sagrada Familia, but it's increasingly popular with visitors and residents looking for an alternative, authentic Barcelona experience.
View of Barcelona from Montjuïc. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González, courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Just outside the old city walls, Barcelona's Poble-sec neighborhood is a vibrant melting pot of history and modernity.