Barri de La Ribera

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Barri de La Ribera

A charming medieval neighbourhood

Carrer de Montcado
Next to Gran Hotel Barcino
Barcelona, Barcelona 08003
+34 (0)93 285 3834 (Información turística)

In the 10th century, the Islamic population of Barcelona was banished from the city and sent outside the city walls, to where Carrer Argenteria now lies. With time, the population of this quarter became more diversified and it expanded notably. This is the area that became the Ribera quarter. The neighbourhood was full of economic activity, and in it lived merchants, aristocrats, sailors and Jewish money-lenders. The most important commercial street was Montcada and the old boat factory was also here, before moving beside Las Ramblas.

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Barri de La Ribera Photo: Oskarsson

Barri de La Ribera Photo: Jose-Miguel