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Barcelona's Eixample
Towards the middle of the 19th century, the city’s rate of growth effectively broke through the medieval city walls, which had limited its expansion for years. Suddenly the urban center’s surrounding areas, which were previously illegal to build on, were completely free. So in 1860, thanks to the Remodeling and Extension Plan, the Eixample was born (Eixample in Catalan means extension).
The Eixample district of Barcelona, the city extension designed by the urban engineer Ildefons Cerdà, is undoubtedly one of the most unusual urban neighborhoods in the world, thanks to its grid of perpendicular streets with chamfers on the corners.
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Barcelona Modernista
The Eixample of Barcelona is home to a multitude of Modernist buildings and structures, adorned with glass, wood, wrought iron, and ceramics. The artistic details found both on large buildings, residential front doors, and the architectonic features of storefronts, bakeries, or pharmacies still retain their remarkable and unique Modernist elements.
The Passeig de Gràcia is the site of the movement’s greatest gems, like the Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces Casa Milà and Casa Batlló; the Casa Amatller, designed by Puig i Cadafalch; and Casa Lleó i Morera, by Domènech i Montaner. Hotel Europark is conveniently located next to all these modernista landmarks, and near the two other iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites Sagrada Família and Sant Pau Hospital.
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La Concepció Market
Barcelona is an authentic labyrinth of outdoor markets, where it’s particularly easy to get lost in distinctive flavors and intriguing aromas.
The Concepció Market was built in 1888 between Aragó, València, Bruc and Girona Streets, and was designed by Antoni Rovira i Trias, the architect also behind the Sant Antoni Market. In 1998, it was renovated by architect Albert de Pineda i Álvarez.
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9NINE Restaurant
'Gastronomy rustic, gutsy and simple'
The 9NINE Restaurant is located near the Mercat de la Concepció. The large windows of this lovely restaurant fill its dining area with abundant natural light, creating an atmosphere in which diners feel right at home. Their cuisine is simple, rustic, gutsy, and eclectic, featuring the best flavors from all over the world.
Carrer de València, 334
Telf: 936 76 32 22 - Sunday closed.
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Betlem Restaurant
‘Gastronomic Miscellany’
Betlem is, in short, a few gourmet tapas with a clear message: fine products and solid recipes make for great meals at reasonable prices. At Betlem you’ll find an array of classic and innovative dishes created with the most exacting processes and high-quality ingredients, all within a cozy bar atmosphere. This local favorite also serves as the ideal wine bar.
Carrer de Girona, 70
Tel: 932 65 51 05
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