Eixample, Barcelona

Name: Eixample
Address: Barcelona, Spain

#186 among attractions in Barcelona

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The Eixample is a district of Barcelona between the old city and what were once surrounding small towns, constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its population was 262,000 at the last census. ()

Local name: Distrito del Ensanche Area: 2.89 mi²Coordinates: 41°24'9"N, 2°9'48"E

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Gràcia (El Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova)Barcelona Spain

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Eixample – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sagrada Família, Avinguda Diagonal, Casa Milà, Passeig de Gràcia.

0.6 miE
Gaudí-designed landmark church
Sagrada Família, Barcelona
15 min walk • The Sagrada Família, a towering masterpiece of Gothic and Art Nouveau design, is one of Barcelona's most iconic landmarks and a testament to the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí. Consecrated as a minor basilica in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, this unfinished church has...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona
13 min walk • Barcelona, Spain, boasts a grand boulevard that slices through its heart, known as Avinguda Diagonal. This expansive avenue is not only a major thoroughfare for traffic but also a vibrant shopping district that attracts both locals and visitors with its array of retail...
0.5 miS
Gaudi masterpiece housing arts venue
Casa Milà, Barcelona
13 min walk • Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, stands as an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Designed by the iconic Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this unconventional building was constructed between 1906 and 1912.
0.6 miS
Historic street with landmark buildings
Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona
17 min walk • Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona's most prestigious avenue and one of the city's primary shopping and business areas, renowned for its architectural jewels and designer boutiques. This broad boulevard, lined with lush trees, stretches through the heart of the city...
0.7 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona
17 min walk • Rambla de Catalunya is a vibrant and elegant boulevard in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Known as a premier shopping district, this picturesque street stretches between Plaça de Catalunya and Avinguda Diagonal, offering a delightful blend of retail therapy...
~1610 ftS
Art Nouveau architecture, Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Architecture
Casa de les Punxes, Barcelona
8 min walk • Casa de les Punxes, also known as Casa Terradas, stands as a striking piece of architectural artistry in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This unique building, which resembles a medieval castle with its pointed spires, was designed by the modernist architect Josep Puig...
0.6 miE
Art Nouveau architecture
Sagrada Família Schools, Barcelona
15 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the towering and iconic Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, lies the lesser-known but equally fascinating Sagrada Família Schools. This building was originally constructed as a school for the children of the workers building the basilica...
0.5 miSW
Palace, Architecture, Art gallery
Palau Robert, Barcelona
13 min walk • Palau Robert is a notable landmark nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This elegant building, located at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal, is an embodiment of the city's architectural charm and cultural heritage.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Carrer Gran de Gràcia, Barcelona
14 min walk • Carrer Gran de Gràcia is the main street of Gràcia, one of the Barcelona districts. Gran de Gràcia is a shopping street that has been the centre of the district's commercial area for a long time already, dating to the time when Gràcia was a separate town. It stretches from the West side of Passeig de Gràcia towards Plaça Lesseps.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Mercat de la Libertat, Barcelona
14 min walk • Liberty Market is a market in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed by the architect Miquel Pascual and its construction began in 1888, being inaugurated in 1893. The building is listed as a cultural asset of local interest.
0.6 miSE
Gothic architecture, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Barcelona
15 min walk • The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady is a basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. The church originated as the Jonqueres Monastery, that was moved stone by stone when the land of the monastery was to be demolished.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eixample?

Nearby attractions include Travessera de Gràcia, Barcelona (6 min walk), Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova, Barcelona (6 min walk), Passeig de Sant Joan, Barcelona (7 min walk), Casa de les Punxes, Barcelona (8 min walk).

How to get to Eixample by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eixample:

Bus

Passeig de Sant Joan - Indústria • Lines: 47, H8, N4, N6 (2 min walk)
Pg Sant Joan - Sant Antoni Maria Claret • Lines: 114 (3 min walk)

Metro

Joanic • Lines: L4 (7 min walk)
Verdaguer • Lines: L4, L5 (8 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (17 min walk)
Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (28 min walk)

Tram

Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (33 min walk)