Gaudi's first house, Gracia's market and squares, then a steep climb past Park Guell's east side to the city's best free sunset view.
Best time: Late afternoon, arriving at the bunkers for sunset
The route, stop by stop 1 Casa Vicens Gaudi's first house; 45 min if visiting.
Gaudi's first house (1883-85), a Moorish-influenced summer home covered in marigold tiles, on a quiet street in Gracia.
2 Mercat de la Llibertat Iron market; 20 min (mornings).
Gracia's 1888 iron market with Modernista touches, a genuine neighbourhood market with bar counters for breakfast.
3 Placa del Sol Gracia's main square for a terrace drink; 20 min.
4 Placa de la Virreina Quiet church square; 10 min.
5 Parc de les Aigues Casa de les Altures; 15 min.
Hillside park around the fairy-tale Casa de les Altures, now a district office; a neighbourhood park between Gracia and Guinardo.
6 Bunkers del Carmel (Turo de la Rovira) Sunset view; 45 min.
Spanish Civil War anti-aircraft battery on a hilltop with a 360-degree view; locals come at sunset with a drink. Tourists miss it because it is a steep climb outside the centre.
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