Location: La Dreta de l'Eixample
Top Things to do in La Dreta de l'Eixample
What to do and see in La Dreta de l'Eixample, Catalonia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona
1. Casa Mila - La Pedrera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23,282 reviews
Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a most unusual building, constructed between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) and declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Today it is the headquarters of Fundacio Catalunya La Pedrera and houses a cultural centre that is a reference point in Barcelona for the range of activities it organises and the different spaces for exhibitions and other public uses it contains. A visit to La Pedrera, landmark building and container, gives us a better understanding and appreciation of architecture and transports us to the period when Antoni Gaudi lived.
Reviewed By P9757ZGdavidn
We were amazed by the apartment building for the Mila family...and wandered in awe around the roof, attic, apartment, and courtyards of one of Gaudi's great accomplishments. We were mesmerized by his vision, his highlighting of natural elements and his keen craftmanship. What an extraordinary architect and builder!
2. Casa Batllo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57,149 reviews
Stunning outside, unimaginable inside!
Reviewed By mcchk - Hammamet, Tunisia
Amazing house and architecture Gaudi put all his knowledge and ingenuity in every single component of the house A very nice experience in the Gaudi's world Casa Batllo is a must see place to discover a new world
3. Casa Amatller
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4.5 based on 967 reviews
The Casa Amatller is the most complete work of Catalan modernism. Built by the architect Puig and Cadafalch in 1898, it is located in the called Manzana de la Discordia, next to the famous Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí. The façade has been admired since its beginnings, although its true treasure is in the interior, thanks to the original conservation with all its furniture and decoration. Casa Amatller offers daily visits in 4 languages and its opening hours are from 10 am to 6 pm. Also, it offers commented visits, at 11 am 12am and 17 pd. A unique opportunity to discover the true history of Barcelona at the beginning of the century!
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Casa Ametller is one of the famous buildings that make up the “Block of Discord” on Passeig Gracia, so-called because of the visual clash between the Modernist buildings that almost seem to be trying to outdo each other. Casa Amatller not the most famous of the houses. The Gaudi buildings, Casa Mila and Casa Battlo steal the limelight. However it is right next door to Gaudi’s Casa Battlo so it’s very easy to see both at the same time and then head a couple of minutes up the road to Casa Mila. We didn't go inside any of the houses but you can see them very clearly from the street (there’s no walls or buildings blocking your view). The Casa Amatller façade is very detailed and the more you look, the more you see. Josep Puig I Cadafalch designed the house between 1898 and 1900 for the wealthy chocolate baron Antoni Amatller, whose family had chocolate factories in Spain, France and Switzerland and had been making chocolates for three generations. Sort of like Spanish Willy Wonkas. HIGHLIGHTS: 1. FREE PEEK INSIDE: You can walk through into the foyer for free. You don't see much but there are decoratively tiled walls, a marble staircase up to the main floor and a large stained glass skylight above that. 2. CHOCOLATE: If you go through the main door and keep heading out towards the back, you’ll find youself in the former kitchen of the house. Nowadays it is called Faborit, and is a café and shop, selling Amatller chocolates in pretty art nouveau boxes (handy souvenirs). We stopped to have a hot chocolate from the chocolate fountain 3. FACADE: the façade is very pretty and, in a weird way, the whole thing reminded me of a chocolate box. There’s a lot to notice on the front of the house. The peachy/white patterned surface comes from the traditional sgraffito technique. There are black wrought iron railings with floral motifs, small detailed stained glass panels above the main windows and stone figures which give it a Gothic feel to it also. 4. ‘A’ SYMBOL: The family name, Amatller is stamped on the façade in several subtle (and not so subtle) ways. Look closely and you’ll notice that the large balcony is an ‘A’. ‘Amatller’ is Catalan for almond, hence the almond tree and almond tree flower sculptures 5. ST GEORGE: St George (patron saint of Catalania) makes an appearance but you have to hunt a bit to spot him. Look for the sign ‘Casa Museu Amatller’ above the doorway and he’s on the left, ready to plunge his sword right down the dragon’s throat at any minute. 6. GARGOYLES: there are a whole bunch of strange, stone gargoyle-like creatures that are semi-hidden at the sides of the larger windows (just above the green shutters). They are easily overlooked and I only spotted them at the last minute. 5. GABLED ROOF: The stepped gable-style roof is probably the most immediately striking feature and has a Germanic feel. It makes the house look not unlike a Flemish guildhall. You can see this best by looking at the house from across the road. You can do a tour of the 1st floor. We didn’t but the express tour includes a hot chocolate afterwards for €12 which seems like very good value.
4. Casa Lleo i Morera
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4.5 based on 870 reviews
Casa Lleo i Morera is one of the most spectacular modernist buildings in Barcelona. Built between 1902 and 1906, is a masterpiece by the great modernist architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, author of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barcelona such as Hospital de Sant Pau and Palau de la Musica Catalana.
Reviewed By Luciafernandez62
Casa Lleo I Morera is one of the many stunning buildings located at Passeig de Gracia. Casa Lleó Morera is the work of Lluís Domènech I Montaner, and it has a long and interesting history. Lluís remodeled Casa Rocamora, an older structure, following the instructions of Francesca Morera. Francesca belonged to a rich family of merchants, and she had inherited Casa Rocamora from her uncle. Unfortunately, she died before the works were completed, and her son, Albert Lleó I Morera became the owner of the building. The building is spectacular inside and outside. The facade is amazing, and you can easily recognize Casa Lleo I Morera when you see the tempietto on top of the roof, or the profusely ornamented balcony with its round shape. The building is decorated with many mulberry flowers (Morera means mulberry tree). Loewe, a Spanish luxury fashion store, is currently located in the ground level of the building. Although years ago the appearance of this ground floor had been altered, recent efforts have vastly restored the original characteristics of the building, and it now looks amazing.
5. L'Eixample District
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4.5 based on 747 reviews
Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.
Reviewed By 51danielled57 - Melbourne, Australia
This area is full of beauty and architecture, as well as high-end shops. I prefer the first, the buidlings, not the shops! Every building has elaborate architecture, and even the lamp posts have been made to look incredible. Take your time to look around by walking, and looking up to see buidling details that give this area it's grandeur. You will find some of Gaudi's work here too. And if you have cash to spare, the Passeig de Gracia high-end stores will take care of that
6. Passeig de Gracia
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4.5 based on 13,807 reviews
Major thoroughfare in Barcelona that is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and some of Gaudí's architectural masterpieces.
Reviewed By Ccari01 - Boonton, United States
Passeig de Gracia is a street with mostly designer shops and restaurants.There are plenty of beautiful architecture all around.A bunch of them were designed by Gaudi. The most advertised of Gaudi’s work along the Passeig de Gracia is being renovated and the facade is all covered up.Don’t be too disappointed because the street is full of other attractions.The interesting lamp posts are also the works of Gaudi.There are plenty of entrances to the train station along this street.If a walk along La Rambla is too chaotic for you , you may find a walk along Passeig de Gracia a better option .
7. Manzana de la Discordia
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Explain the Modernism of the Example district of Barcelona through the three most unique houses in the city: Casa Amatller (1898-1900) by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Casa Lleó i Morera (1902-1905) by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Casa Batlló (1904-1906) by the architect Antoni Gaudí.
8. Casa Comalat
9. Palau Montaner
10. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
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