Eixample, Urban district in Spain
The Eixample district is characterized by its unique grid pattern and broad avenues.
Eixample was designed by Ildefons Cerdà in the 19th century to expand Barcelona beyond its medieval walls.
This area is notable for its Modernista architecture, including works by Antoni Gaudí.
Tourists can navigate Eixample using its octagonal blocks as orientation points.
Eixample houses the famous Sagrada Família, an unfinished masterpiece by Gaudí.
Location: Barcelona
Population: 269349
Website: w3.bcn.es/V12/Home/V12HomeLinkPl/0,2746,388939_389139_2,00.htm
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap