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L'Eixample District


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 295 attractions in Barcelona
Traveller Description: Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Historic walking area, Tour, Architectural building
Activities: Walking, Shopping
Address: La Exaimple -- Center City 08011 Barcelona
Spain

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4 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
18 Nov 2009

If you want to get away from the crowds and the noise and stay in a quiet, safe neighborhood than this is the best place in Barcelona. We stayed in an apartment on Carrer de Valencia and couldn't be more satisfied. Quiet and safe. Points of interest are La Segrada Familia and Passeig de Gracia which has the famous Gaudi... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
10 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was my favorite area to visit during my recent visit to Barcelona (July, 2009). A stark contrast to the narrow, dark Gothic quarter of Barcelona (which also has its charm) this area is made up mostly of wide, open boulevards filled with moderniste architecture. There is a lot of high end shopping if that's what you're in to, but... more

12 Mar 2008
8
people found this review helpful

Our friends ended up staying in L'Exiemple District Barcelona due to circumstances (mix up with apt keys at agency), but it turned out to be gem! More like Paris with wide boulevards & prettier buildings with the Moderniste style everywhere. Lots of tables outside for eating & drinking & taking in the atmosphere. Great tapas - huge plates with side... more

11 Oct 2005
15
people found this review helpful

Nice safe area to stay in with Gaudi at your doorstep and a short walk to la ramblas. Very pretty neighborhood area. Not tourist oriented. more

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La Exaimple -- Center City, 08011 Barcelona, Spain