Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Central square in Gràcia district, Barcelona, Spain
Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia is the central square in the Gràcia neighborhood with a distinctive bell tower about 33 meters tall featuring four clock faces, plus a fountain and the district's town hall. It is surrounded by residential buildings and serves as the main focal point and gathering area of the district.
The square developed as the administrative center when Gràcia was a separate village, evolving with the neighborhood's growth. In 1870 it became a focal point of protest when local women burned military conscription documents in the town hall.
The square has always been the heart of the neighborhood, serving as a gathering place where locals meet for festivals and daily community life. People use it to sit, chat, and experience the rhythms of district life throughout the year.
The square is accessible via Barcelona's metro system through Fontana station on line L3 or Joanic station on line L4, both within short walking distance. There are seating areas and shade from trees throughout, making it comfortable to sit and spend time.
The bell in the tower, known as La Marieta, has a distinctive sound due to a cannonball strike during the 1870 uprising that permanently altered it. This unique tone serves as a living reminder of the square's turbulent past.
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