“Private balcony for 6 six people. Ideal for families, groups, photographers and pilgrims. Enjoy an exclusive elevated viewpoint of the Pope’s visit. Price 1,200 euros.” Taking a look at some second-hand sales portals, you can see numerous advertisements of this type from people who want to make their particular August and rent their balcony where the popemobile will pass on June 10 through the Eixample, before the Sagrada Família ceremony.
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The advertisements are concentrated mainly on Rosselló street, as the popemobile will leave on Wednesday afternoon from the intersection of Diagonal avenue along this street to travel 1.1 kilometers to the confluence of Sardenya street, a few meters from the temple designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Prices vary, some more economical, for those who don’t mind sharing a balcony, with rates starting from 100 euros per person, or if you want to get a complete balcony, the amount can skyrocket up to 750 euros.
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In contrast, other advertisers do not specify a price and assure that it is negotiable, such as that of a penthouse with a private terrace at the confluence of Rosselló and Sicília streets. For example, this apartment is advertised as a “unique location” that allows “enjoying” “the same space” all the “key moments of the event without displacement: passage of the popemobile, illumination of the inauguration of the Jesus tower and drone show over the temple.”
From included drink to private bathroom
To attract the attention of interested parties, some advertisements highlight that they have “perfect and frontal views” without trees blocking the view where the popemobile will circulate, and others offer services so as not to miss this moment, with included drink, private bathroom, and elevator.
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