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<\/center> <\/p>\nOnce a separate town, Gr\u00e0cia was swallowed up by Barcelona, and now is surrounded by the city. Gr\u00e0cia\u2019s narrow streets stretch up into the hills above Barcelona making it easy to navigate as you\u2019re either heading up or down. Home to Barcelona\u2019s working classes, students and anarchists, it\u2019s a very lively mix and a popular place to visit for those hip to the scene. Shops, markets and restaurants are all a bit cheaper here, and the popular lunch menu can easily be found here for less than 7 Euros. There are many plazas in the district, some with picturesque statues or churches. In the evenings these places are where people young and old meet for conversation, food and entertainment.<\/p>\n
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Gr\u00e0cia parks and plazas are also where you might catch the latest street art<\/a>, either in the form of graffiti or colorful murals. This form of political and artistic expression is tolerated and accepted as a legitimate (if sometimes unsightly) art. Many of the artists are obviously talented, and add a youthful voice to the neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Looking down upon Gr\u00e0cia is Antoni Gaudi\u2019s outstanding Parc G\u00fcell<\/a>, which should not be missed. A pleasant day could be spent visiting the park then walking downhill through the Gr\u00e0cia district, perhaps wandering down Carrer Verdi, where the Verdi theater is, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars. One block west is Torrent de l\u2019Olla, with more restaurants and some interesting shops. Nearby, don\u2019t miss the Plaza del Sol especially in the evening when the young people gather. A bit further west is the Gran de Gr\u00e0cia, a major shopping street that turns into Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia further downhill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once a separate town, Gr\u00e0cia was swallowed up by Barcelona, and now is surrounded by the city. Gr\u00e0cia\u2019s narrow streets stretch up into the hills above Barcelona making it easy to navigate as you\u2019re either heading up or down. Home … Continue reading ![](\"https:\/\/www.hiptravelguide.com\/go\/wp-content\/uploads\/2003\/01\/guellbench.jpg\")
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