A Guide to Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia

The Passeig de Gràcia is a treasure house of Barcelona's architectural, artistic, commercial and cultural heritage; making it one of the most renowned avenues in the world. This guide aims to introduce you to the history of this famed avenue by identifying all of its emblematic buildings and singling out all of their artistic elements. It also reveals what is on offer culturally in the avenue's museums and art galleries, as well as outlining the leisure and festive activities that often fill its pavements. Of course, Passeig de Gràcia is also one of the best-known and most important commercial boulevards in the world. The guide examines all of the luxury brands you can browse through along its mile long length, as well as noting the wide range of gastronomical delights on offer. However, Passeig de Gràcia is, above all, a place for wandering along, discovering the latest tendencies in art, innovation, design and fashion; let it seduce you and discover the true cosmopolitan heart of the Catalan capital.