Everything you need to know for your visit to Passeig de Gracia

Originally known as the Camí de Jesús (Path of Jesus), the avenue was named after the nearby Santa Maria de Jesús Franciscan convent. After the convent was demolished, the road was renamed Passeig de Gràcia, as it connected the independent town of Gràcia (annexed by Barcelona in 1897) with the city.

In 1827, the avenue underwent urbanisation, resulting in a 42-metre-wide and over 1.5-kilometre-long boulevard. It quickly became a meeting point for the city’s bourgeoisie, who used it to stroll and showcase their luxurious carriages.

By the early 20th century, wealthy families began commissioning modernist mansions along the avenue, resulting in the construction of iconic buildings such as Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó-Morera, and Casa Amatller, designed by renowned architects.

Between the 1960s and 1990s, Ildefons Cerdà’s Eixample project expanded around Passeig de Gràcia, increasing Barcelona’s urban footprint and cementing the avenue as the central hub of the city’s social life.

Today, Passeig de Gràcia’s mix of luxury boutiques, accessible shops, and stunning modernist heritage makes it a major draw for both tourists and locals alike.