Hidden Modernism: Bourgeoisie, Slavery and the Birth of the Eixample
Description
Did you know that behind Barcelona's modernist facades lie stories of wealth, power, colonies, and a completely new city?
On this tour we will explore the most authentic Eixample to discover how Barcelona went from being a medieval city enclosed within walls to becoming one of the most modern capitals in Europe.
We'll stroll through hidden gardens, secret passageways, old Modernist shops, and some of the most spectacular houses on Passeig de Gràcia. We'll talk about Antoni Gaudí and Modernism, but also about the Catalan bourgeoisie, the Cerdà Plan, and the lesser-known history of slavery that helped build this new Barcelona.
During the tour we will see unique places such as:
* the Passatge Permanyer,
* the Calvet House,
* the Torre de les Aigües,
* and the famous Apple of Discord.
A dynamic, visual tour full of surprising stories to understand the elegant, ambitious, and contradictory Barcelona that emerged in the 19th century. Are you going to miss it?
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