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Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia and Gràcia District

Until the late 19th century, Gràcia was an independent village separated from Barcelona city centre. In the 20th century, the Eixample District project (designed by Ildefonso Cerdá) unified Barcelona’s old city and Gràcia. Passeig de Gràcia was the connecting avenue and is nowadays the most charming and famous avenue in Barcelona. Although now Gràcia is…