
Gracia Civil War Air Raid Shelter
One of only two surviving air raid shelters from the civil war. Built underground by a co-operative of residents in Gracia Neighbourhood. Guided visits on Sundays.
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Built in 1878 by the architect Josep Artigas. Plaza de la Virreina is tree lined square of the Gracia Neighbourhood and contains the Sant Joan Baptista Romanesque church dating from 1884.
This square is also a great place to eat out in any of the bars and restaurants.
In the Winter, late february, early march, the sqaure sets out long dining tables to host a calcots festival. Calcots are a seasonal vegetable like a cross between a leek and an onion. Tradition in Catalunya is to grill them on a barbeque and serve them wrapped in newspaper with a red coloured dipping sauce. This tradition is called a calcotada and the custom is to peal off the burnt outer leaves then dip the sugary root in the sauce and swallow it whole. It is a messy eating experience and bibs and gloves are normally provided!
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One of only two surviving air raid shelters from the civil war. Built underground by a co-operative of residents in Gracia Neighbourhood. Guided visits on Sundays.
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Updated: Sep 28, 2021
UNESCO World Heritage Site. 1st house designed by Antoni Gaudi for Manuel Vicens i Montaner as a summer residence. One of the first Art Nouveau buildings.
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Lively plaza with bars and restaurants. Central is a 33-metre bell tower, built by Antoni Rovira i Trias in 1864. Blue facade town hall by Francesc Berenguer in 1904.
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This is a public square open 24x7 with no access restrictions except when the square is used for special events.
Bicycle anchorage points are in the square.
Address: Plaza de la Virreina, Barcelona. 08012
Nearest TMB Metro is Fontana on the green (L3) line or Joanic on the yellow (L4) line.
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