Eixample: Barcelona in a grid, but nothing predictable
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Eixample is one of those neighborhoods that are best understood on foot. Its streets are wide and filled with modernist buildings, shops, restaurants... that create an elegant and urban Barcelona with a hint of excitement from the new places that appear. Very close to the most touristy Barcelona, Eixample has its own rhythm that is worth understanding to make the most of it.
A neighborhood market with a very Barcelonian soul. Without the noise for mass tourism, Mercat del Ninot combines fresh product stalls and traditional shops with a more contemporary outlook. Located on Carrer Mallorca 133, Mercat del Ninot surprises with its neoclassical style and nineteenth-century iron architecture.
For lovers of socially committed theater, La Villarroel is one of the reference venues in the Barcelona theater scene. Here, a contemporary program close to the working class is promoted with plays that invite you to enjoy theater from a current perspective.
Catalan culture enjoys great vitality and depth. Not knowing the language is no excuse to take an interest in it, and La Impossible is a specialized bookstore where books are the excuse to go further. La Impossible is an independent space that makes Eixample a lively and proudly Catalan neighborhood.
Note this name close to the hotel. Here you will find an old brewery turned into one of the most unique gastronomic and cultural spaces in all of Barcelona. Fàbrica Moritz combines beer (of course) with cuisine and events in a building with very contemporary energy.
It may not be the main attraction of the city of Barcelona, but that does not prevent this small green space from having the virtue of slowing down the pace in the heart of Eixample. Jardins d’Emma offers a quiet corner amidst the hustle and bustle, perfect for taking a break, strolling, reading, or simply enjoying a more serene side of Eixample.
It is said that "a Helbig woman never goes unnoticed." Be that as it may, this Spanish fashion store has an unmistakable identity. Teresa Helbig creates sophisticated pieces full of character for empowered women. With a contemporary outlook, this is a must-visit address to discover the most creative side of Barcelona fashion.