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Neighborhood

La Vila de Gràcia is one of the most charismatic neighborhoods in the city of Barcelona. It still conserves its small and narrow streets, of a rural nucleus, articulated around the streams that crossed the area, and its inhabitants proudly proclaim their belonging to Gràcia and the gracienc spirit, which is rekindled every summer in the most popular festivals in Barcelona. Vila de Gràcia is a pleasure to walk around and to look at. The most creative shops are spread throughout its streets and the culture of the terrace is established in all the squares of the old town, and there are many. Any time of day, and night, is the right time to stop, sit on a terrace and watch life go by in Gràcia.

Gràcia are many Gràcies. It is the modernist that saw the first buildings of the architect Antoni Gaudí, such as the Casa Vicens, near the Plaza de Lesseps; It is the one of other emblematic squares, such as the Virreina, the Diamant square —which Mercè Rodoreda turned into a novel—, the Plaza del Sol, with its multiculturalism, or the Plaza de la Revolució, republican and liberal; it is also that of the Gypsy Gràcia of Catalan rumba, that of independent theaters such as the Lliure; the one that is capable of mixing the neighborhood neighbor with the most bohemian modernity of the artists who settle in its workshops. Gràcia is walking through Gràcia, entering a world of curious shops, new crafts, designs from yesterday and today, enjoying the manor houses, enjoying the fresco in the squares or watching an art-house film, during the day or at night. There is always something to do in Gràcia.
Until the seventeenth century, this neighborhood was no more than a few isolated farmhouses, three religious convents and a tower that the bourgeoisie had built as a summer home. The entry of the 19th century brought industrialization, and Gràcia became important, since it provided free land to be able to build and install industries. It was the moment when Gràcia began to claim its independence, and achieved it up to three times: in 1821, in 1828 and in 1849. The town of Gràcia was definitively annexed to Barcelona in 1897, but years before the great artery that it would link the center of the city of Barcelona with a town in full expansion: Passeig de Gràcia, which took advantage of the old path that linked both centers.

But not everything was industrialization in the town of Gràcia. For more than two centuries, the treatment of livestock was in the hands of the gypsy community, settled in the surroundings of the Plaza del Raspall. A community of well-being gypsies who, like the residents of Gràcia, articulated their lives around the squares and streets. A melting pot that mixed flamenco rhythms with Cuban and salsa sounds that came from American immigrants. The result: the Catalan rumba, a typically Gràcia musical style.
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Plaça del Diamant

La Plaça del Diamant is a square in Gràcia, Barcelona. Made famous by the book of the same name by Mercè Redoreda i Gurgui, this is one of Gràcia's best-loved public spaces, which has an interesting history. The square was constructed in around 1860. The land belonged to a jewel tycoon called Josep Rossell. In honour of his trade the area was given names related to jewellery, hence the name of the square, 'Plaza of the Diamond'. During the Spanish Civil War Gràcia was a hive of political subterfuge and an... more

La Plaça del Diamant is a square in Gràcia, Barcelona. Made famous by the book of the same name by Mercè Redoreda i Gurgui, this is one of Gràcia's best-loved public spaces, which has an interesting history. The square was constructed in around 1860. The land belonged to a jewel tycoon called Josep Rossell. In honour of his trade the area was given names related to jewellery, hence the name of the square, 'Plaza of the Diamond'. During the Spanish Civil War Gràcia was a hive of political subterfuge and anti-state sentiments. An anti-aircraft refuge was constructed here as in many other squares in Gràcia. Unlike the other squares, Plaza del Diamant's is still intact. There are plans to turn the underground base into a museum. On one side of the square is a statue of a woman waving her hands in the air in desperation. This sculpture is by Xavier Medina Campeny and is called La Colometa, or The Little Dove. It's the name of the main character in Mercè Rodoreda's 1962 novel, La Plaça del Diamant. The novel is about a young lady growing up on the square during the strife of the Spanish Civil War. If you want to discover the political spirit of rebellious Gràcia right up close then visit the Plaça del Diamant during the Gràcia Festival in mid-august.
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Plaça de la Virreina

The Virreina square is a place with an intense social life and transit of people. Very lively on weekends. In its surroundings there are bars with a terrace. The square is pedestrianized on 3 of the four sides. The lower part facing Calle Torrijos is the only one allowed for vehicles. Very difficult parking area. The square is dominated by the facade of the Church of Sant Joan and the Fountain of Rut. The square was urbanized in 1878 on the lands of the old Virreina estate. This church of Sant J... more

The Virreina square is a place with an intense social life and transit of people. Very lively on weekends. In its surroundings there are bars with a terrace. The square is pedestrianized on 3 of the four sides. The lower part facing Calle Torrijos is the only one allowed for vehicles. Very difficult parking area. The square is dominated by the facade of the Church of Sant Joan and the Fountain of Rut. The square was urbanized in 1878 on the lands of the old Virreina estate. This church of Sant Joan is of a very simple construction without many decorative elements. The only artistic image is the engraving on the facade. Inside, there is the chapel of the Santísimo, of modernist style. On one side of the square there is the sculpture of Ruth, Josep Maria Camps and Arnau.
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Plaça de la Vila

The Vila de Gràcia square, is the square where the Gràcia district town hall is located, always very busy, it is full of terraces, children, tourists and lifelong neighbors. Castellers, big heads, giants, sardanas, weddings, concerts and protest events that take place throughout the year enliven a square that is the heart and the very essence of the neighborhood.he heart and the very essence of the neighborhood.
The Vila de Gràcia square, is the square where the Gràcia district town hall is located, always very busy, it is full of terraces, children, tourists and lifelong neighbors. Castellers, big heads, giants, sardanas, weddings, concerts and protest events that take place throughout the year enliven a square that is the heart and the very essence of the neighborhood.he heart and the very essence of the neighborhood.
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Plaça del Sol

Built during the first half of the 19th century, in the del Sol square you can see beautiful residential buildings of the time, some of them modernist. It is a lively square, full of restaurants and bars, and it is one of the favorite places for the residents of Gràcia to meet friends. During the day it is easy to find a place, but at night, especially in summer, it gets very crowded.
Built during the first half of the 19th century, in the del Sol square you can see beautiful residential buildings of the time, some of them modernist. It is a lively square, full of restaurants and bars, and it is one of the favorite places for the residents of Gràcia to meet friends. During the day it is easy to find a place, but at night, especially in summer, it gets very crowded.
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Shelter Plaza del Diamant

This shelter was part of the more than 90 shelters in the neighborhood, and is one of the largest of the 1.300 that were built in Barcelona, ​​one of the first cities systematically bombed from the air in a war. Today, to recover the memory, the Taller d'Història de Gràcia offers guided tours to explore the place every Sunday, at 11.00hrs.
If you want to visit, I can make a reservation for you.
Is not expensive ticket.
I recommend this visit :)
This shelter was part of the more than 90 shelters in the neighborhood, and is one of the largest of the 1.300 that were built in Barcelona, ​​one of the first cities systematically bombed from the air in a war. Today, to recover the memory, the Taller d'Història de Gràcia offers guided tours to explore the place every Sunday, at 11.00hrs.
If you want to visit, I can make a reservation for you.
Is not expensive ticket.
I recommend this visit :)

Festes de Gràcia del 15 al 21 de agosto

The Fiesta de Gràcia is a highly anticipated event on Barcelona's busy calendar. If you are in Barcelona in August be sure to go to the Gràcia neighborhood to see what this unique festival is all about.
The Fiesta de Gràcia is a highly anticipated event on Barcelona's busy calendar. If you are in Barcelona in August be sure to go to the Gràcia neighborhood to see what this unique festival is all about.
 
El Patio de Gracia
Muy cerca de Plaça del Diamant
Metro Fontana L3
Barrio de Gràcia
08012 Barcelona BarcelonaEspaña

VUT 001176-35

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