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The Sagrada Família
(see pp170–71), Gaudí’s
unfinished masterpiece,
begun in 1882, rises
above the streets of the
Eixample. Its polychro­
matic ceramic mosaics
and sculptural forms
inspired by nature are
typical of his work.

Casa Mila

EIXAMPLE
(see pp162–71)
AVI NG UD A DI AG ON AL

Barcelona Cathedral (see pp152–3) is a
magnificent 14th­century building in the
heart of the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter). It
has 28 side chapels, which en circle the
nave and contain some splendid Baroque
altarpieces. The keeping of white geese in
PASSEIG DE GRACIA
PASSEIG DE SANT J AON
PLACA DE the cloisters is a centuries­old tradition.
CATALUNYA
LA RAMBLA VIA LAIETANA

OLD TOWN
AV INGUDA DEL PARA L . LE L
MONTJUÏC (see pp146–61)
(see pp172–77)
PASS. DE COLOM RONDA DEL LITORAL
RONDA DEL LITORAL

Parc de la Ciutadella (see p158), between
the Old Town and the Vila Olímpica, has
something for everyone. The gardens full
of statuary offer relaxation, the boating lake
and the zoo are fun, while the museum
within its gates covers natural history.

La Rambla (see pp154–5) is the most
famous street in Spain, alive at all
hours of the day and night. A stroll
down its length to the seafront, taking
in its palatial buildings, shops, cafés
and street vendors, makes a perfect
introduction to Barcelona life.

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