{"id":85515,"date":"2017-04-04T14:57:49","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T12:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=85515"},"modified":"2017-04-03T14:59:27","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T12:59:27","slug":"popular-districts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-districts\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most popular districts in Barcelona?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is divided into 10 unique and distinct<strong> districts<\/strong>. This not only breaks the city into smaller sections but also gives each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/horta-guinardo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>district<\/strong><\/a> its\u00a0own culture and identity. But what are the <strong>most popular districts of Barcelona<\/strong>? If you&#8217;re visiting the city or deciding where to live, you should know that the most popular <strong>districts<\/strong> in Barcelona are <strong>Eixample<\/strong>, <strong>Ciutat Vella<\/strong>, and <strong>Sant Mart\u00ed<\/strong>, for various reasons. Read on to learn a little more about what makes these places be the favorites among both locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-districts\/#Eixample\" title=\"Eixample\">Eixample<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-districts\/#Ciutat_Vella\" title=\"Ciutat \u00a0Vella\">Ciutat \u00a0Vella<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-districts\/#Sant_Marti\" title=\"Sant Mart\u00ed\">Sant Mart\u00ed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eixample\"><\/span>Eixample<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85523\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85523\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-85523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Batllo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by faustonadal via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Eixample\u00a0<\/strong>is a beautiful area of the city which\u00a0includes some of the most popular attractions and iconic monuments in Barcelona. This district lies in the center of Barcelona, above <strong>Ciutat Vella<\/strong> and below the<strong> district<\/strong> of Gr\u00e0cia. Running through the heart of<strong> Eixample<\/strong> is the famed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/restaurants-gracia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>, a long thoroughfare that houses some of Barcelona&#8217;s most exclusive shopping and is home to some of Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s most famous works like <strong>Casa Batll\u00f3<\/strong> and <strong>Casa Mil\u00e0<\/strong>. At the end, you will come to <strong>Pla\u00e7a Catalunya<\/strong>, one of the most visited places in Barcelona. Another monument that should not be missed in <strong>Eixample<\/strong> is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sagradafamilia.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>La Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/strong><\/a>, possibly the most recognized building in Barcelona and an icon of the city. With so much to see and do, no wonder <strong>Eixample<\/strong> is so popular!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tattoo-eixample\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get a tattoo in Eixample<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ciutat_Vella\"><\/span>Ciutat \u00a0Vella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ciutat Vella<\/strong>, or &#8220;Old City,&#8221; includes neighborhoods like the <strong>Gothic Quarter<\/strong>, <strong>El Raval<\/strong>, and <strong>Barceloneta<\/strong>. This is the historical center of Barcelona, as many of the buildings here have been standing for centuries and tell the stories of Barcelona&#8217;s past. One of the most important monuments in this <strong>district<\/strong> is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catedralbcn.org\/index.php?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Barcelona Cathedral<\/a>, whose history dates all the way back to the year 599. In the area surrounding the cathedral, you can find many other <strong>historical buildings<\/strong>, <strong>restaurants<\/strong>, and plenty of <strong>shopping spots<\/strong>. On the outer edge of the <strong>district,<\/strong> you will find the city&#8217;s most popular park and recreational area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ciutadella\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parc de la Ciutadella<\/a>. Here you can take a leisurely stroll, rent a boat, and have a lovely picnic after a day of sightseeing. Check out <strong>Ciutat Vella<\/strong> to get a sense of Barcelona&#8217;s history and culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bike-rental-ciutat-vella\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rent a bike in Ciutat Vella<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sant_Marti\"><\/span>Sant Mart\u00ed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85640\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85640\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-85640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Canaan-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Canaan via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sant Mart\u00ed<\/strong> is bordered by <strong>Eixample<\/strong> and <strong>Ciutat Vella<\/strong> and includes several kilometers of beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beach-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">beaches<\/a>. This district is especially popular in the summer due to the proximity the seafront and the great <strong>nightlife<\/strong> in the area. The neighborhood of <strong>Poblenou<\/strong> is home to many bars and restaurants that offer a variety of cuisine and great ambiance. If you like shopping, then look no further than <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diagonalmarcentre.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Diagonal Mar<\/a><\/strong>, a huge mall that offers shopping, dining, a movie theater, and beauty services. <strong>Sant Mart\u00ed<\/strong> is popular because it&#8217;s not quite in the center of the city but you can still have a great experience with all of the amenities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for an apartment in the city? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b><i>ShBarcelona<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you find the perfect one.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"85515\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is divided into 10 unique and distinct districts. 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