Eixample Barcelona Map Poster
41.3916° N, 2.1649° E
The Eixample is Barcelona's urban masterpiece: a perfect grid of octagonal blocks designed by Ildefons Cerda in the 19th century. Every street corner reveals a modernist facade by Gaudi, Domenech i Montaner, or Puig i Cadafalch. Gift a map poster celebrating this geometry unique in the world.
Key Streets & Landmarks
Passeig de Gracia
Sagrada Familia
Casa Batllo
Casa Mila
Did you know?
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The Eixample plan, designed by Ildefons Cerda in 1859, comprises 550 square blocks of 113 meters per side with 45-degree chamfered corners to improve intersection visibility.
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The Sagrada Familia, started in 1882, receives over 4.5 million visitors per year and is expected to be completed in 2026, 144 years after construction began.
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Casa Batllo and Casa Mila (La Pedrera), both on Passeig de Gracia, are UNESCO World Heritage sites and form the 'Block of Discord' with Casa Amatller.
Neighborhood Vibe
A perfect geometric grid where octagonal chamfered corners create pockets of light at every intersection. Gaudi's undulating facades rise like stone waves amid the rectilinear layout, blending urban rigor with modernist fantasy.
Discover on foot
Start at Passeig de Gracia and admire the Block of Discord with Casa Batllo and Casa Amatller. Continue to La Pedrera (Casa Mila) and climb to the roof to see Gaudi's soldier chimneys. Turn into side streets to appreciate Cerda's octagonal chamfers and green interior courtyards. Reach the Sagrada Familia via Avinguda Diagonal, one of the great arteries that cut through the grid diagonally. End at Mercat de Sant Antoni, a recently restored modernist market. The Eixample is an open-air urbanism course.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Eixample grid unique?
Cerda's grid is unique due to its chamfers: every block corner is cut at 45 degrees, creating octagonal plazas at every intersection. This system improves light, air and visibility. Each block was also planned with a green interior courtyard, though many were built over.
Do you need to book to visit the Sagrada Familia?
Yes, online booking is mandatory and it is advisable to book 2 to 4 weeks in advance, especially in high season. Adult tickets cost around 26 euros. Guided tours and tower access are extra. The best time is early morning for the light through the stained glass.
Why give an Eixample map poster as a gift?
The Eixample offers one of the world's most aesthetic urban grids, with its octagonal chamfers and perfect geometry. A poster of this map is a design piece in its own right, ideal for an architecture, urbanism or Gaudi enthusiast.
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