Located between the districts of the Born and the Raval, the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona (barrio gótico in Spanish), where many remains were founded by the Roman people. stretches from the Port Vell (the old port) to the unmissable Plaça Catalunya.
This quarter, which is part of the Ciutat Vella district (Barcelona's old town), is bordered by the main avenue Via Laietana and the very famous Ramblas.
Among the monuments, tourist attractions, and other unmissable treasures that nestle within this maze of culture, the Cathedral, Plaça Reial, as well as the Temple of Augustus, are definitely not to be missed during your trip to this district.
The Plaça Reial de Barcelona (Royal Square) is the only arcaded square in Barcelona and is located on the left as you walk down the Ramblas towards the Port. It is the result of a project to convert a former convent. Lined with terraces of bars and restaurants, the plaça reial is a very pleasant place to take a break in the heart of the Gothic Quarter .
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Roman, medieval or Middle Ages, the Barcelona History Museum shares the different stages of the city's evolution.
Scattered all over the Catalan capital, the Barcelona History Museum in the Plaça del Rei, in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, is one of the most rewarding stops in the city.
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Barcelona's Puerta del Angel (Porta de l'Angel in Catalan) is a passageway that connects the Catalunya square (Plaça Catalunya) to the Cathedral (Plaça Nova) through a grouping of major brands for shopping enthusiasts.
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As a very important intersection of the city, and a rallying point served by a large number of transports, Plaça Catalunya is one of the most recommended meeting points to get to the centre of Barcelona, where the pigeons have established their headquarters.
More about Plaça Catalunya in BarcelonaMeeting point between Plaça Catalunya and Port Vell, the Rambla de Barcelona (Las Ramblas) represents the 2 kilometres of the city's busiest pedestrian avenues, where artists, painters and musicians give the greatest satisfaction to tourists.
Virtual tour of the Ramblas of BarcelonaPort Vell, (one of Barcelona's marinas) is the oldest port in the city.
Bordered by a very pleasant promenade that stretches from the Christopher Columbus monument to Barceloneta, walk along the Port Vell to get to the beaches of Barcelona.
Housed in the street "Nou de la Rambla" a few steps from the Colon viewpoint in the direction of the Plaza de Catalunya, the Palau
Guell is one of the most beautiful works of Antoni Gaudi and contains architectural treasures and ingeniousness not to be missed.
Visita virtual del Palacio Guell de Barcelona
Located at the foot of Port Vell in the historic Drassanes building, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, MMB (Museu Marítim de Barcelona) protects magnificent reproductions of boats from each period of history.
Barcelona's must-see museumsLocated a few meters from the Drassanes metro station, at the end of the Ramblas, the Barcelona Wax Museum houses the statues of hundreds of personalities.
Among Barcelona's must-see museumsIdeal for taking a break before continuing your visit to the Gothic Quarter, just a short walk from Barcelona's famous Ramblas, La Fonda restaurant offers great traditional local cuisine in a very original setting.
How to get to La Fonda restaurantA few steps away from Barcelona Cathedral, Le Bun Bo is an excellent Vietnamese restaurant in the centre of the city where the best traditions of the country are accompanied by cocktails in a very local decoration. C\ Sagristans, 3 - metro Urquinaona
How to get to Bun Bo Vietnam restaurantBarceloneta or Nova Icària, as many names as choices for a relaxing activity on Barcelona's beaches where restaurants and entertainment lead the atmosphere.
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Just a few steps from the beaches, the 315 species that populate the Barcelona Zoo will meet you in the heart of Barcelona.
Barcelona zoo quick trip
The hundreds of species that share the Barcelona Aquarium take you to the depths of a world as magical as it is mysterious.
Litle trip in the aquarium marine depths