Eixample, Valencia
Eixample
l'Eixample | |
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Location of the Eixample within Valencia | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′53″N 0°22′12″W / 39.46472°N 0.37000°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| Province | Valencia |
| Comarca | Comarca de València |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Neighbourhoods | List
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| Area | |
• Total | 1.733 km2 (0.669 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 44,631 |
| • Density | 26,000/km2 (67,000/sq mi) |
The Eixample (Valencian: [ejˈʃample]) or Ensanche (Spanish: [enˈsaɲtʃe]) is a district of Valencia, Spain between the Old City (Ciutat Vella), Quatre Carreres, Camins al Grau, Extramurs and El Pla del Real. This area takes in the city's most popular shopping street on carrer Colón, Marqués del Túria Avenue and Russafa. It is also the most important commercial area, where popular department stores and shops are located. Moreover, it is very close to important points like the Colón Market, the City Hall, Pau street, etc. It also has excellent public transport communication.