{"id":142,"date":"2024-04-12T14:03:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T14:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentbcn.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/12\/walkaround-gaudi-walks\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T13:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:49:22","slug":"walkaround-gaudi-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbcn.com\/blog\/en\/2024\/04\/12\/walkaround-gaudi-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Walkaround (Gaudi walks)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walkaround (Gaudi walks)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We wanted to dedicate a complete \u201cwalkaround\u201d<\/em> post based on the works of Antoni Gaudi<\/strong><\/a>, but\u00a0not only are\"gaudi\" there so many to cover in one day’s walk but they all deserve more than a mere walk-by. Most require a couple of hours to visit and one or two are located a fair walk from the city centre. So, here are a few walks which take in the Gaudi attractions<\/em> and incorporate other interesting parts of the city….<\/p>\n

Walk 1 \u2013 Sagrada Familia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps the most famous and controversial of the Gaudi landmarks<\/em>, it remains a work-in-progress<\/p>\n

\"sagrada-familia-1\"\u00a0since 1882 and was estimated to be only 15 \u2013 25% completed when Gaudi died in 1926. This Roman Catholic basilica began life as Antoni Gaudi’s modernisme interpretation of a gothic church<\/em>. It was consecrated for religious services in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Due for completion in 2026, it will have a total of 18 spires and reflect as much of Gaudi’s original plans as has been possible to piece together. Want to read more?…. http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want to enter Sagrada we would advise booking in advance online<\/a> as the queue can take hours, timed entry tickets are available which allow you to bypass the long queue \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start at Metro Verdaguer and head north-east along Carrer de Provenca.<\/a>….Sagrada Familia is no more than 5 blocks away.<\/p>\n

\"Monumental\"Once you’ve taken in the magnificence of Sagrada make your way to the north-east face (the Nativity \u2013 the more worn looking side<\/em>), this should be Carrer Marina. Head south-east along Marina, after 4 or 5 blocks you will arrive at the Arenas Monumental<\/a>. This is the site of one of Barcelona’s bullfighting rings, thankfully now a museum and exhibition centre.<\/p>\n

Continue south-east along Carrer Marina (the more eagle-eyed might spot the Torre Agbar<\/a> off to the left<\/em> \u2013 although better viewed at night) and after Carrer de Casp head south along Carrer Ribes, which is more of a cycle path than a street or road.<\/p>\n

This will take you past Estacio del Nord bus station<\/a>, behind which sits a \"arc-de-triomf\"little park and green space.\u00a0Continuing along Carrer Ribes brings you to Arc del Triomf Metro station and monument<\/a>. Designed by Josep Vilaseca<\/em>, it was created as the entrance to the first Universal Exposition of 1888<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"gaudiPass through the Arc and head south-east along Paseo de Llu\u00eds Companys<\/em> and into Parc de la Ciutadella<\/a>….oh wow!! what a place! Want to see some life? Want to see how a park should be used? Here you’ll find so much….museums, the city zoo, a tropical plant house, the Catalan parliament building, monuments, sculptures, a church, children’s playareas, a boating lake, a stone mammoth and the stunning Gaudi cascade fountain topped with the golden horse drawn chariot of Aurora and featuring the birth of Venus.<\/em><\/strong> It’s our favourite spot in the city to relax, meet family and friends, picnic and pass a beautiful sunny day, come join us!!<\/p>\n

Had enough?!? or do you want some more?…..well, “you do have to make your way back to your RentBCN <\/strong>\"Mercat_del_Born\"<\/em>apartment<\/em>“<\/em>.<\/strong><\/a>….exit the park by the south corner, close to the zoo entrance. Head south-west along Marques de l’Argentera with Montjuic mountain<\/em> in view, then take the first right into Carrer del Comer\u00e7. Here you will come across the Mercat del Born,<\/a>\u00a0 originally built in the 1870s. It fell into disuse in the 1970s and 80s. In 2002 work began to install a library within the building only for workers to discover archaeological remains of medieval times dating back to the 14th<\/sup> century<\/em>. Since then the Catalan government have declared the site as a cultural asset of national interest<\/em> and it is now fully restored as a cultural centre where the exposed medieval ruins can be experienced. A must see!<\/p>\n

Exit Mercat del Born back into Carrer Comer\u00e7 heading north-west, this will bring you to the Chocolate museum<\/a>, you might be tempted to treat yourself here after such a long walk \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Continuing along Carrer de Comer\u00e7 brings you back to Passeig de Lluis Companys and the Arc de Triomf.<\/em> Passing under the Arc again, head north-west along Passeig de Sant Joan.<\/em> After 4 blocks pass through Pla\u00e7a de Tetuan<\/em> and then after another 6 blocks you arrive where you began, at Metro Verdaguer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Exhausted?! You should be! You are now back in the Gr\u00e0cia district<\/em> and close to your apartment. We suggest you freshen-up, eat well and take fully advantage of your relaxing and comfortable RentBCN apartment.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TAGS<\/p>\n

#Gaudi on twitter<\/a>
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\n#ArcdeTriomf on twitter<\/a>
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Walkaround (Gaudi walks) We wanted to dedicate a complete \u201cwalkaround\u201d post based on the works of Antoni Gaudi, but\u00a0not only are there so many to cover in one day’s walk but they all deserve more than a mere walk-by. Most require a couple of hours to visit and one or two are located a fair […]<\/p>\n

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