The small and unknown streets of Barcelona, 8 of the most beautiful passages in the Catalan capital
From the Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, passing through the Cathedral, La Rambla or the Boqueria market itself. Barcelona It has many emblematic places and different tourist attractions, attractive for visitors from all over, local and international.
But not only from great monuments and spaces does the city live. The unofficial capital of Catalonia It also has small places that have a special charm. The passages are also part of its daily bustle. Alleys that are often overshadowed by the great roads of Barcelonabut that have an irresistible attraction, also for instagram. We review 8 that you can not miss.
Tubella Passage
The passage de Tubella was built in 1925, and retains 18 of the 22 original houses, very similar to each other, with two linear facades that have largely been maintained for almost a century. Workers from neighboring industries lived in this alley in the Les Corts neighborhood. Its name refers to Joan Tubella, a merchant originally from Igualada.
The Tubella Passage It is surrounded by colored houses and a garden in front, which in addition to making it eye-catching for many have also given it the status of Barcelona’s little Notting Hill. We find it located between Novell and Evarist Arnús streets.
Passage of Sant Felipe
The passage de Sant Felip in Barcelona is located in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, more specifically in the Putxet and Farró neighbourhoods. It stands out for having especially low houses, whose construction dates back to the 19th centuryand it is representative of the form of urbanization of some places in the lower part of Putxet, developed during the second half of the 19th century.
In total, they are seventeen houses of varied architectural styles, built since the end of the 19th century and until the beginning of the 20th century, with noucentista and modernist motifs. We found a tree lined passage, with semi-detached houses on both sides. Although they have undergone important modifications, the site maintains its essence to a large extent and makes us travel back in the 19th century.
Conception Passage
This passage gets its name from the Catholic doctrine that the Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin at the moment of conception. Located in Barcelona’s Eixample itself, it is known thanks to its location, Between Rambla Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia.
But the Concepción passage is also especially recorded by the people of Barcelona for being a true gastronomic passage, with a large number of restaurants per square meter: there are about a dozen restaurants. Skylight, The Japanese and Petit Committee are some of the most recognized restaurants.
Passage Permanyer
we also find it located in the Eixample, and is also one of the best known, between Pau Claris and Roger de Llúria. It honors the memory of Francesc Permanyer, it is included in the catalog of cultural assets of local interest of the Barcelona’s town hall Yes work protected as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest.
In addition, it is striking for many because it preserves the original cobblestones, which were installed in its construction in 1864, making it the oldest in the Eixample. We find English-style houses with a mixture of classic, Arabic and Noucentista stylesthat now takes offices and offices, but before families.
Credit Passage
We go towards Ciutat Vella where we find the passage del Crèdit, going down from Plaça de Sant Jaume to La Rambla, along Carrer Ferran. It was built between 1875 and 1879, on the site occupied by the old convent of La Esperanza. It gets its name because the homes to which they gave access were promoted by the Sociedad Catalana General del Crédito.
It is especially notable for the illustrious man who was born at number 4 of this covered passage, Joan Miró, who also had the workshop there for a few years. It is a protected site as a cultural asset of local interest, with a eclectic style with discreetly classic resources. It is one of the most representative works of the then current iron architecture.
Passage of the Manufactures
Not far away is the well-known Manufactures Passage, between Trafalgar Street and Sant Pere més Alt, which was reopened in 2018. Known because it is a transit area for many, it has been rediscovered thanks to its recent reform.
It has linked the Eixample with Sant Pere since 1878, when it was circulated for the first time. A drop of four meters separates the city from the deltaic areas. As in other cases, it is a private space for public use, obviously very linked to its industrial past, and now also has space for the arts.
Sert Passage
We continue in Ciutat Vella and very close to the Sert Passage, also with an obvious industrial history. It is a beautiful place, precisely It is built in the old Sert family carpet and tapestry factory..
It is next to the Manufactures passage, in a parallel alley, in this case with shops, offices and balconies full of vegetation. The light and the plants on the street have just beautified this place away from cars, where silence usually reigns. It is a quiet passage, with a recognizable entrance door.
Mallofré Passage
Josep Mallofre He had three houses with a garden built facing this passage that bears his name, in the Sarrià neighbourhood. It has been open since 1870, connecting Major and Clos de Sant Francesc streets, and stands out for its tranquility and special beauty.
It is a small private road that came into the hands of Mallofré at auction as a result of an unpaid debt. He bought the carriage garage from a company that couldn’t repay a loan.