Constructed in the early 20th century, Eixample is a district of the Spanish city of Barcelona known for the urban planning that divided the district into octagonal blocks. Influenced by a range of schools of architecture, Eixample was designed in a grid pattern with long streets, wide avenues, and rounded street corners.

Despite being in the center of a thriving European metropolis, the district provides improved living conditions for inhabitants including extensive sun light, improved ventilation, and more open green space for public use. And of course, the result from the grid-like structure is astounding from above.

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Casa Batllo lights up pink during the International Breast Cancer Awareness day on October 19, 2011 in Barcelona.  Various Barcelona landmarks, businesses, and public areas in solidarity with International Day for Breast Cancer Awareness displayed their areas with the color pink and provided information on this form of cancer in various locations to the public.