Gràcia

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Festa Major de Gràcia: A popular festivity you cannot miss

Festes de Gràcia in the street When you visit Barcelona, undoubtedly that a good way to enrich your stay is to spend a morning, an afternoon or, even better, an evening walking around the picturesque neighbourhood of Gràcia. But if you are in the city between the 14th and the 21st of August, you have […]

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Why is Gràcia so unique in Barcelona?

Gràcia has always fascinated both the locals and the tourists. There are some of the city’s most appreciated folkloric festivities, theaters, restaurants and squares. However it is more than a neighbourhood: to the true graciencs Gràcia is still not Barcelona. This belief has kept the original village allure of this precious area. Gracia’s urban setup shows […]

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La Xula Taperia

La Xula Taperia was founded around the time of the Nit de Sant Joan in 2013 by Madrileña Tamara Lefelman. It is situated on a lively corridor in the Gràcia neighborhood connecting the Mercat de l’Abaceria and Plaça de la Revolució. The bar is a popular neighborhood gathering place, where the locals come together and […]

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Best restaurants by neighborhood

In Barcelona you can choose from tasty tapas, authentic Thai food, delicious sushi, spicy Indian, sophisticated French dishes and even enjoy the ultimate dining experience at Michelin star restaurants. So to help you choose where to go for your next meal, here are the best restaurants by neighborhood. Poblenou Xiringuito Escribà Photo by jlastras via […]

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Casa Vicens: Gaudí’s First Major Work

Casa Vicens is the first house designed by Antoni Gaudí after graduating from the Escola Provincial d’Arquitectura de Barcelona 1878. He received his first major commission from Manuel Vicens i Montaner to build a summer estate in Gràcia. *** History of Casa Vicens Work began on the house in 1883 when Gaudí was 31 years […]

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A Casa Portuguesa

Established in 2006, A Casa Portuguesa has been in its new location in Gràcia since January of this year. Over the past 10 years it has presented the best of Portuguese gastronomy and culture to Barcelona. Situated in Plaza Diamant, one of the most emblematic squares in the neighborhood, the 80m2 spaces offers permanent product concepts and […]

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