A singular discrict through the centuries
Before being the metropolis we know, Barcelona was a walled city and its environment was rural. The farmhouses or country houses of that environment were grouped into villages or “vilas” and one of the most developed was the Vila de Gràcia. Little by little the city was absorbing it, but it never lost its charm. On the contrary, today it is one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Barcelona with its bohemian and multicultural mix. There is a festival that “disguise” the streets every August and give to the neighborhood its own identity. Actually, their inhabitants claim and protect the neighborhood’s DNA in a thousand activities. In these times it is interesting to remember that Gracia, in the 19th century, managed to be independent three times.
Before being the metropolis we know, Barcelona was a walled city and its environment was rural. The farmhouses or country houses of that environment were grouped into villages or “vilas” and one of the most developed was the Vila de Gràcia. Little by little the city was absorbing it, but it never lost its charm. On the contrary, today it is one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Barcelona with its bohemian and multicultural mix. There is a festival that “disguise” the streets every August and give to the neighborhood its own identity. Actually, their inhabitants claim and protect the neighborhood’s DNA in a thousand activities. In these times it is interesting to remember that Gracia, in the 19th century, managed to be independent three times.
We invite you to visit a “little Barcelona” of the XVII century, in the XXI century. Follow us !!!
