Barcelona - The Gothic Quarter

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The medieval Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) is officially confined to the area between Avenida de la Catedral, Via Laietana, Calle Jaume I, Plaça Sant Jaume and Calle Bisbe, However, you'll find lots more of interest in the atmospheric streets and squares nearby.

Start your walk in the cathedral square (Plaça de la Catedral), opposite the Catalan Gothic cathedral. Take a little alleyway, Montjüic del Bisbe, along to the peaceful square, Plaça Sant Felip Neri, where all you're likely to hear is the sound of water from its central fountain. Many of the buildings in this area were built on the old Roman wall, including the Palau Episcopal (Episcopal Palace), in Plaça Nova and 16th-century Casa de l'Ardiaca, off Calle Santa Llúcia, for example. The 14th century Casa del Degà and Casa de la Canonja are also located in Plaça de la Seu.

From behind the cathedral, take Calle dels Comtes and stop in for a coffee on the terrace of Museu Frederic Marés. Or go down Baixada de Santa Clara to Plaça del Rei. From here, head for the large Plaça Sant Jaume, the most important square in the city, where popular demonstrations and gatherings take place. The Catalan regional government headquarters are located here, in a 14th-century palace, Palau de la Generalitat, alongside the Casa de la Ciutat (Ajuntament) (Town Hall). Today's Town Hall was once the seat of the Consell de Cent, Barcelona's medieval town council, and its grand main entrance, which you can still see, is round the corner on Calle de la Ciutat.

There are many interconnecting squares and narrow streets between the cathedral and Les Rambles. Two of the prettiest squares are Plaça del Pi, with its Gothic basilica, and neighbouring Plaça Sant Josep Oriol. They're both lively places that turn into artist's markets at weekends.

Head back to Plaça de Sant Jaume and follow the street of the same name until you come to busy Via Laietana. Cross this street and you'll arrive in La Ribera district. On Calle Montcada you'll find Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum), Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària (Textile Museum), and many well-preserved old aristocratic mansions. Carry on to the end of the street until you reach Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, an impressive example of Catalan Gothic architecture and the main attraction in Born neighbourhood. From the back of the church, follow Passeig del Born to Born Market, a fine example of late 19th-century iron architecture.









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Cathedral


Central to Barcelona's history
 Pla de la Seu
Barcelona 08002
+1 34 93 3151554
Cathedral
Palace of the Provincial Government


Catalan government's headquarters
 Carrer Sant Honorat 1-3
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
+34 90 24 0012 / +34 90240 0012
http://www.gencat.net/
Palace of the Provincial Government
Town Hall


A Gothic and neoclassical Town Hall
 Plaça de Sant Jaume
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
+34 93 402 7000
Town Hall
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)
Barri de La Ribera
Plaça del Pi i Plaça Sant Josep Oriol


Two squares full of history
 Plaça del Pi
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
+34 (0)93 285 3834 (Información turística)
Plaça del Pi i Plaça Sant Josep Oriol
Gothic Quarter


Medieval heart of the city
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Gothic Quarter
Episcopal Palace


Many layers of history
 Plaça Nova
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Episcopal Palace
Casa del Degà


The dean's residence
 Carrer de Santa Llúcia
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Casa del Degà
Casa de l'Ardiaca


Archdeacon's Gothic house
 Carrer de Santa Llúcia
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Casa de l'Ardiaca
Casa de la Canonja (La Pia Almoina)


Simple home for the clergy
 Plaça de la Seu
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Casa de la Canonja (La Pia Almoina)
Plaça del Rei


Medieval feeling
 Plaça del Rei
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
+34 (0)93 285 3834 (Tourist Information)
Plaça del Rei
Plaça Sant Jaume


Governmental centre with Roman history
 Plaça de Sant Jaume
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Plaça Sant Jaume
Passeig del Born


Town centre in medieval period
 Passeig del Born
Barcelona, Barcelona 08003
Passeig del Born
Plaça Sant Felip Neri


Poetic corner of the old town
 Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Barcelona, Barcelona 08002
Plaça Sant Felip Neri
Via Laietana


Main road from the Eixample to the port
 Via Laietana 1
Barcelona, Barcelona 08003
Via Laietana
Frederic Marés Museum


Sculptures and everyday objects
 Pl. Sant Iu 5
Barcelona 08002
+34 93 310 5800
http://www.museumares.bcn.es
Frederic Marés Museum
Picasso Museum


Picasso's early work
 Carrer de Montcada 15-23
Barcelona 08003
+34 93 319 6310
http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Picasso Museum
Textile and Clothing Museum


Chronological history of clothes
 Carrer de Montcada 12-14
Barcelona, Barcelona 08003
+34 93 319 7603
http://www.museutextil.bcn.es/
Textile and Clothing Museum
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