This is a 3-story house built for the Marquis of Salamanca in the second half of the 19th century by Elies Rogent, Gaudis teacher in the university, and therefore the building is included in Barcelonas heritage catalogue. It has been completely restored and refurbished in 2008 with excellent design and quality materials. The building is located only a few minutes from Paseo de Gracia. Paseo de Gracia, the most emblematic street in Barcelona within walking distance from Las Ramblas, Plaza de Catalunya and Diagonal Avenue. Nowadays Paseo de Gracia is famous for being home to the majority of Barcelona's Art Nouveau masterpieces, and a high-class residential and shopping area. Along this road are La Pedrera and Casa Batllo, two of Gaudis characteristically dreamlike buildings. Paseo de Gracia is a place where stores, shops, boutiques, restaurants, terraces and public transport can be found. It is well connected by major underground and bus routes. Staying at Paseo de Gracia will be assured by easy access to this lively Mediterranean city and a great spot to explore everything that this fantastic city has to offer. Paseo de Gracia is the main street in the area called Eixample which is the hart of Barcelona. This area is made up mostly of wide, open boulevards filled with modernist architecture. There is a lot of high end shopping. But it's also possible to stroll through and drop in to a bookstore or stop for a cup of coffee or a beer and people-watch from one of the many terrace cafes.