Barri Gòtic - the Gothic quarter

As Barcino Barcelona had its early history here

Picturesque small streets in the Old Town of Barcelona.

The Barri Gòtic adjacent to the northeast side of the Ramblas.

Visiting the Gothic Quarter

Here began the history of Barcelona as the Roman settlement Barcino. The former main roads go through the district today. Most preserved monuments date from the 14th and 15 centuries, the heyday as a maritime power.
Many narrow and winding streets dominate the skyline of the Gothic quarter, the Barri Gòtic. The many sunny places before historic buildings gather around the cathedral, the heart of the Barri Gòtic.
The Barri Gòtic was in the 20s fully rehabilitated and now shines in a new lustre. Some of the most beautiful and most famous museums are located in this area.
Many small, but very specific shops can be found in the streets.

District Raval

On the south-western side of the Rambla, seen from the sea left, is the part of the city Raval. Together with the Barri Gòtic Raval is the Old Town (Cuitat Vella) of Barcelona. Earlier, the Raval had a bad reputation, but in recent years, it had changed to a friendly quarter.

The sights of the Barri Gòtic

In no other part of town are so many monumental buildings and interesting museums.

Find your hotel in Barri Gòtic and old town

Hotels in Barri Gòtic and old town Here is clearly the hotels in the Barri Gòtic with lots of information on the hotel. A simple search form facilitates the desire to book the hotels.

The Barri Gòtic on the map Here we show you the Barri Gòtic and its sights on a road map, either on a Satellite. So you can very good orientation.

Restaurants in Barrí Gòtic In the old city of Barcelona and in the Gothic quarter (Barri Gòtic) is a mixture of the kitchens from across the world.

Catedral La Seu of Barcelona The construction of this magnificent cathedral begun in the 11th Century on the foundations of one of the Moors destroyed basilica . From 1448 to 1298 only the nave was completed.

Address: Plaça de la Seu
Phone: +34 933 107 195
Internet: www.catedralbcn.org
Metro: L4, Jaume I Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

La Rambla The most prominent and most popular promenade in Barcelona: Open-air stage for flaneure, theater friends, artists, tourists and pickpockets - the crumble charm of a promenade.

Address: Pl. Catalunya bis Pl. Colom
Metro: L3, Plaça Catalunya, Liceu, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Plaça Catalunya / Colom - Museu Marítim

Mercat de la Boqueria (Mercat de Sant Josep) The Mercat de la Boqueria (Mercat de Sant Josep) is the most famous, beautiful and largest market hall in Barcelona. The market excites all the senses. No other tourist attraction is so in the local everyday life.

Address: Rambla St. Josep
Internet: www.boqueria.info/Eng/index.php
Metro: L3, Liceu

The Opera Gran Teatre del Liceu

Barcelona's famous opera house Gran Teatre del Liceu was opened again in 1999 after a fire has destroyed the building. The house is provided with latest technology and it is rebuilded at its original location at the Rambla. In the morning you can participate in guided tours, during which you can also see the impressive backstage areas.

Address: La Rambla, 51-59
Phone: +34 934 859 914
Internet: www.liceubarcelona.com
Metro: L3, Liceu Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Museu Marítim - shipping museum Among the Gothic arches of Barcelona's shipyards expect the exceptional exhibits from all periods of maritime history.

Address: Avinguda de les Drassanes
Phone: +34 933 429 920
Metro: L3, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Port Vell

Plaça Reial The benches and cafes invite you to linger. The place is a stone's throw from the Las Ramblas.

Internet: www.lareial.com
Metro: L3, Liceu, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Museu d'Història de la Ciutat - history of Barcelona In the Museu d'Història de la Cuitat tells the story of the city of Barcelona on three floors in the Palau Clarina Padellàs.

Address: Plaça del Rei
Phone: +34 932 562 100
Internet: www.museuhistoria.bcn.es
Metro: L 4, Jaume I Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Palau Güell - an early buidling of Gaudí

Palau Güell One of the earliest masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí near La Rambla.

Address: Nou de la Rambla, 3-5
Phone: +34 933 179 974
Internet: www.palauguell.cat
Metro: L3, Liceu Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Monument a Colom - best view on the Rambla

Monument a Colom No tourist "must", but the Columbus monument offers an interesting view of the port and Old Town of Barcelona.

Address: Plaça del Portal de la Pau
Metro: L3, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Palau de la Musica Catalana The Palau de la Musica Catalana, on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage, is an impressive concert hall. The construction is the splendour Catalan Art Nouveau (Modernism).

Address: Palau de la Música, 4-6
Internet: www.palaumusica.org
Metro: L1, L4, Urquinaona Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Museu de Cera - waxworks museum Kings, murderers, popes or other well-known personalities are appealing staged. Visit necessarily then the Café Bosc de les Fades.

Address: Passatge de la Banca, 7
Phone: +34 933 172 649
Internet: www.museocerabcn.com
Metro: L3, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Museu Frederic Marès (MFM) Marès former studio contains his papers and a collection of his own works.

Address: Plaça de Sant lu, 5-6
Phone: +34 932 563 500
Internet: www.museumares.bcn.es
Metro: L4, Jaume I Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Santa Maria del Mar The Santa Maria del Mar is a top tip for the Barcelona visit. The church is one of the landmarks of Barcelona.

Address: Pl. Santa Maria del Mar
Metro: L4, Jaume I Bus Turístic: Pla de Palau

Picasso Museum Picasso's success story of this great artist began in Barcelona, but rather late the museum was founded.

Address: Montcada, 15-19
Phone: +34 932 563 000
Internet: www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Metro: L4, Jaume I Bus Turístic: Pla de Palau

Barri Gòtic - the Gothic quarter

As Barcino Barcelona had its early history here

Visiting the Gothic Quarter

District Raval

The sights of the Barri Gòtic

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