Gràcia is a district of Barcelona that is the perfect blending of the old and the new. It is in the center of the city, and it is known as the heart of the city as well. There are shops of all kinds, both trendy upscale boutiques and retro style vintage shops, along with the newest bistro style restaurants, situated in centuries old squares next to Gothic style churches. There are open air markets next to four star restaurants, and centuries old butcher and cheese shops which sell the most exotic of Barcelona edibles. Gracia is considered Bohemian in the Greenwich Village sense of the word, and has long been home to the cities independent artists and musicians. Whether you want to see museums of historical artifacts from the Roman era or modern art displayed in storefront galleries, you will find anything you can imagine in this eclectic part of Barcelona.
