Pedralbes is a neighbourhood in uptown Barcelona, located to the north of the Les Corts district and bordered by Esplugues de Llobregat, the Collserola range, the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and two other neighbourhoods – La Maternitat and Sant Ramon and Les Corts. It is a residential area with a large number of prestigious schools and universities, as well as some extensive green spaces that make it a pleasant place to take a stroll and escape from the urban bustle. It is the wealthiest residential part of Barcelona and one of the city’s least densely populated areas, with 11,864 inhabitants spread over 270 hectares.