This part of Barcelona is made up of the city’s
modern center, built between 1870 and 1936, joining the old
Barcelona (Ciutat Vella) with the surrounding villages.
The architect who designed this part of the city with its
rectangular style was Cerdá and it was his idea to
create a luxurious district for the bourgeoisie. Barcelona
was thus enlarged to five times its initial size.
The most famous structures are those designed and built by
Antoní Gaudi, such as Park Güell and
Palacio Güell, the immense Sagrada Familia
Cathedral, the Casa Amatler de Puigi Cadalfach and
the Casa de los Punxes.
The Plaza
de Cataluña is probably the central most square
in El Ensanche, and has dimensions that are comparable
to the Vatican City. Discover the Paseig de Gràcia,
a bizarre boulevard with strange benches and banana trees
– adding to Barcelona’s quirky charm.
Come to Spain and take a look at these
unique architectural landmarks yourself while learning Spanish
in Barcelona with a Spanish
Language Course.
