Barcelona Apartment for Rent: Stylish and Luxurious with Terrace, Plaza Catalunya - Property 230528

The area: Plaza Catalunya: Staying in this apartment means getting the best of both worlds. Just a few steps north, you're in the classy Eixample district. Venture south and instantly you're surrounded by history in the Gothic quarter, or Barri Gòtic. The apartment is in a historic art deco building close to the University of Barcelona. It was designed by architect Elies Rogent (1821 - 1897) in a style based on Romanica Catalan. Just 200 meters away is Placa Catalunya, the central square of the city. Just a minute's walk north from the apartment is the Passeig de Gracia, the central avenue of the Eixample district. Fitting with the grandeur of the buildings and the majestic fountain in the middle, this street hosts some of the most exclusive shops in the city. And as you stroll from designer shop to department store, you happen upon some of the city's worldwide celebrities: the Gaudí buildings, two of which (La Pedrera and Casa Battlo) are in fact a world heritage site.

Eixample and Barri Gotic: Eixample also offers some of the finest restaurants and bars of the city. We would be happy to give you some inside tips during your stay. A stroll south of the apartment brings you to the Barri Gòtic, the oldest part of the city, famous among others for its many cathedrals. The area, which dates back to medieval times, oozes character and charm. In the narrow, winding streets you come across many boutiques and trendy bars. Central to the area is Las Ramblas, the connected series of streets famous for its street artists and flower stalls and if you walk down La Rambla, you pass la Boqueria, by far the city's best indoor food market. Definitely worth a visit.

Raval: Museum of Modern Art (MACBA): Another district close by is el Raval, an up and coming area where you will find not only the MACBA museum for contemporary art but also many galleries and boutiques. And, just to get you in the mood: if you walk from your apartment to the MACBA museum you come across Plaça Vicenç Martorell, a square with some great bars for breakfast and lunch.