Vila De Gracia

Vila De Gracia, Spain

From series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”

In Barcelona, ​​hikers should definitely walk down the street of Villa de Gracia. Every year in early August, this street is transformed beyond recognition. In the framework of the annual festival, Festa Major, it is decorated with various art installations. Special garlands of colored paper, unusual sculptures and ornaments made of recycled plastic, as well as decorations made of plastic bags are the main items that adorn the streets for a month.

Vila De Gracia, Spain
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Vila De Gracia, Spain Gracia Quarter is famous for its colorful atmosphere. There are many historical monuments. The best Spanish restaurants and unusual cultural institutions can be found right there. The picturesque quarter has its own special holiday. First, it was celebrated in the first half of the 19th century. Initially, quarter residents decorated their homes with all materials at hand. After some time, locals began decorating the main street of the quarter too. The modern holiday is sure to please those who like the urban style in art.

In recent years, the celebration has acquired a distinct environmental focus. Only recycled secondary materials are used for street decoration of  Villa de Gracia. The process turned into a real competition, and literally any team can participate there. Each group presents an installation to the audience and the jury. The winner is selected on the last day. Those who are going to visit Barcelona in August should definitely walk along this fabulous street that is one of the brightest and most unusual in the world. Next - Roombeek Street

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Caixer automàtic Caixabank' located in 0.08 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'jennycars' is located in 0.16 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Repsol' in 0.18 km
Supermarket: 'Ecogourmet' in 0.04 km
Parking: 'Parking Augusta' in 0.14 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Mariano Samaranch Mirada' in 0.05 km
Police station: 'Policia Nacional' in 0.77 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Fuji Ya Barcelona' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Sant Gervasi' in 0.23 km

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