Eixample, Valencia

Eixample
l'Eixample
Location of the Eixample within Valencia
Coordinates: 39°27′53″N 0°22′12″W / 39.46472°N 0.37000°W / 39.46472; -0.37000
Country Spain
Autonomous communityValencian Community
ProvinceValencia
ComarcaComarca de València
MunicipalityValencia
Neighbourhoods
List
Area
  Total
1.733 km2 (0.669 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
  Total
44,631
  Density26,000/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.