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5. PLACA DE LA VILA DE GRACIA
The progressive, bohemian area of Gràcia, a former village annexed by Barcelona
in 1897, still exudes a small-town ambience, where socializing with the neighbours
means heading for the nearest plaça . Topping the list is this atmospheric square,
with an impressive clock tower rising out of its centre. Bustling outdoor cafés draw
buskers and a sociable crowd.

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6. PLACA DE SANT JOSEP ORIOL & PLACA DEL PI
Old-world charm meets café culture in the Barri Gòtic's leafy Plaça de Sant Josep
OriolandPlaçadelPi,namedafterthepinetrees( pi ,inCatalan)thatshadeitsnooks
and crannies. The lovely Gothic church of Santa Maria del Pi rises between the two
squares.

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7. PLACA COMERCIAL
ThebuzzyPasseigdelBornculminatesinPlaçaComercial,aninvitingsquaredotted
withcafésandbars.Itfacesthe19th-centuryBornMarket(forfurtherdetailssee El
Born ) , which has been transformed into a cultural centre and exhibition space.

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8. PLACA DEL SOL
TuckedwithinthecosygridofGràcia,thissquareissurroundedbyhandsome19th-
century buildings. As evening descends, it becomes one of the most lively spots to
start your night-time festivities, along with all the Barcelonins who mingle on the
outdoor terraces.

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9. PLACA DE SANTA MARIA
Themagnificent EsglésiadeSantaMariadelMar imbuesitsnamesake plaça ,inthe
El Born district, with a certain spiritual calm. Bask in its Gothic ambience, people
watch, and soak up the sun at one of the outdoor terrace cafés.

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