Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona
Avinguda Diagonal (meaning "Avenue Diagonal) is one of Barcelona's broadest and most important avenues. It cuts the city in two, diagonally with respect to the grid pattern of the surrounding streets, hence the name. Its construction began in mid-19th century. It provided an opportunity for the rich to display their wealth by going around in their large and expensive carriages.
Avinguda Diagonal is a showcase of Catalan Modernism given the the large number of buildings built in that style on both sides of the road. It is one of the top shopping destinations in Barcelona with large department stores, malls and designer boutiques dotted along the street. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to stop for a rest while admiring all the buildings.
Avinguda Diagonal is a showcase of Catalan Modernism given the the large number of buildings built in that style on both sides of the road. It is one of the top shopping destinations in Barcelona with large department stores, malls and designer boutiques dotted along the street. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to stop for a rest while admiring all the buildings.
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Sight Name: Avinguda Diagonal
Sight Location: Barcelona, Spain
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Barcelona, Spain
Sight Type: Shopping
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