Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Left
Museu d'Història de la Ciutat
Right
Saló de Cent, Ajuntament
Barri Gòtic & La Ribera
T
HOUGH HARD TO IMAGINE TODAY
, there was a time when Barcelona was
just a small Roman village (named Barcino) encircled by protective stone
walls. Over the centuries, the village grew, culminating in a building boom in
the 14th and 15th centuries. The Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter), a beautifully
preserved neighbourhood of Gothic buildings, medieval
places
(squares)
and atmospheric alleys, exists today as a splendid reminder of Barcelona's
medieval heyday. The web of ancient, treasure-filled streets in this compact
area is best explored by aimless wandering. The barrio's centrepiece - and its
religious and social heart - is the 13th-century Cathedral and surrounding
complex of period buildings. Nearby, the stately Plaça del Rei
(see p36)
is
ringed by some of the best preserved medieval buildings in the area. Extending
east of the Barri Gòtic is
the ancient barri of La
Ribera, which includes El
Born
(see p72)
. Here, the
lovely Carrer Montcada
is lined with medieval
palaces - five of which
house the must-see
Museu Picasso.
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2
Museu Picasso
3
Palau de la Música
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4
Plaça de Sant Jaume
5
Conjunt Monumental
de la Plaça del Rei
6
Plaça Reial
7
Museu Frederic Marès
8
Església de Santa
Maria del Mar
9
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For sights & attractions on La Rambla
See pp12-13
