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El Poblenou
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A neighbourhood that has gone through a major shift, with many of its small factories converted to hip showrooms, artsy bars and work spaces for design agencies and tech startups. A local flavour still remains nevertheless and walkable to beach as well.
Poblenou has slowly been growing into one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city, popular with hipsters and start-ups. While the lower part of the neighbourhood, close to the sea, has remained quite traditional, it’s the upper region near the colourful Torre Glòries that has changed the most. Here, old warehouses have been transformed into creative offices and co-working spaces, modern galleries, craft beer breweries and concept stores. If you love Instagrammable spaces, quality coffee, brunch places and vintage markets, you’ll love Poblenou.
Poblenou has slowly been growing into one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city, popular with hipsters and start-ups. While the lower part of the neighbourhood, close to the sea, has remained quite traditional, it’s the upper region near the colourful Torre Glòries that has changed the most. Her…
Jump onto a bicycle and ride along! The technological quarter. Wide roads, old industrial state area. Now buzzing with remodeled lofts, cafes, multicultural bars and restaurants, an artist hub with lots going on during the day and during the night. Stroll down la Rambla de Poblenou if you rather avoid the over visited Ramblas in the city center.
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Barcelona, CT
El Poblenou