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Barri Gotico: Gothic Quarter
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  • This quarter of narrow windeing streets is one of the nicest areas of Barcelona. Its cobbled streets take you to distant times, here you will find a mixture of styles, from roman to medieval Romanesque and Gothic.
    Get lost, wander around, sit and enjoy the peace, the people, look up to the buildings...
    There are guided tours from the Tourist Office (Pl. Catalunya). 3 euros.

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  • Address: Around the Cathedral.
  • Website: www.barcelonatourisme.com

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    Barri Gotico: Explore the winding alleyways
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  • This was taken on the Carrer del Bisbe. It connects the catedral square and Placa de Sant Jaume.

    The Barri Gotic section was my favorite part of Barcelona. The little pedestrian streets always opened up to a surprise. There a tons of little bars, cafes, shops and more to spend your time and money in. There are also markets that pop up. When I was there a flea market was in the Placa Reial on Sunday, the Placa del Pi on Monday and in front of the catedral on Thursday.
    The ambiance of the Barri Gotic is really what will keep you there. The ancientness of the area is really fascinating, There are even some Roman ruins not far from the catedral, but I must say we stumbled upon them when we least expected it! It's nice to get away from all the noise and bustle of the Exaimple(the modern part of the city) and wander in the quiet medieval quarter.

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    Barri Gotico: Barri Gotic
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  • Take a step back in time to medieval europe. You really get a feel of what it must have been like, as you walk around the maze of twisting, narrow streets.
    You will come across Cathedrals, churches, town squares and excellent small shops and cafes.
    The highlights include the Catedral, Barcelona's great cathedral that dates back to the 14th century and has been constantly updated over the centuries with impressive additions such as the late 19th century facade. The square in front of the cathedral (placa de la seu) is certainly worth a stop for a coffee or tapas and sit and wonder at that facade.
    Along the beautiful C. del Bisbe Irurita you pass the entrance to the cathedral and end up in the magnificent square, Placa Sant Jaume, which is the historical and political heart of the city. There are 2 stunning buildings that face each other, the Ajuntament and the Palau de la Generalitat.
    As you travel west along C. de Ferran and down Ptge. Madoz you enter the beautiful Place Reial with its stunning architecture. There are several good restaurants and nightclubs here.
    My advice, if I may, is to just find a street and continue to wind your way round. Each street seems to have it's own atmosphere and sights.

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  • Directions: Metro Line4 (yellow) Jaume I or Line3 (green) Liceu

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    Barri Gotico: TOWN HALL
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  • This beautiful building is Barcelona's Town Hall,is also located in Barri Gotico.If you have time enough can go inside the building to take a look,some times there are some interesting expositions.During my visit to this area,many catalan people were dancing a tipical regional dance called Sardana here at Town Hall Square,it was funny for me to see them dancing this way,because I just saw it on TV before!.(I'll add a picture on local costums of it soon!)

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    Barri Gotico: BARCELONA'S OLD TOWN
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  • This is BARRI GOTICO (Ghotic Quarter) is the old town of Barcelona.Walking by its narrow streets you'll find many interestings things as:Cathedral of Santa Eulalia,the Town Hall, Plaça Reial,and other interesting places to visit,on this picture you can see a view of the small church called Iglesia de Santa Maria del Pí.
    In this quarter of the city,you can find also some hotels,a lot of small shops,restaurants and cafeterias,is a nice place to explore.

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    Barri Gotico: St. Jaume Square
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  • In this centric square, in the very heart of the Gothic Quarter, you will find the Generalitat Palace and the Town Hall.

    I used to see it on TV every time the Barcelona FC soccer or basketball teams won something, as it is a local custom to celebrate it here. Seeing it so full of people made it look bigger, so I found it smaller when I visited, but anyway is a nice spot. You will find a statue of St. Jordi (George) and the dragon in the Generalitat facade...

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    Barri Gotico: Roman Towers
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  • Roman Towers of Barcino-Barri Gotic - Barcelona
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    The Roman entrance to Barcino is still visible. Though incorporated into the present day buildings, much of the old Roman walls and towers still exist. Below the Plaza de la Seu and as a part of the Palau Episcopal and Casa de l'Ardiaca, you can still see remnants of the old Roman aqueduct.

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  • Address: Plaza de la Seu

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    Barri Gotico: BARRI GOTIC
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  • One of my favourite parts of the city centre was around the Barri Gotic, or Gothic Quarter, located just to the east side of Las Ramblas. Its a maze of little back streets and gothic and neo gothic architecture. Definitely worth a stroll round, although be sure to take a map with you as it would be easy to get disoriented around here. I ended up here every day of my stay in Barca, at one point or another. The main picture here is of the Bridge of Sighs, a copy of the one in Venice. Although it looks gothic in style it was actually only built in about the 1920s when that style became popular again and this area went under some extenisive restorations. It still looks cool though!

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  • Address: Barri Gothic
  • Directions: The Bridge of Sighs is on carrer del Bisbe, just off Placa Nova

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    Barri Gotico: St. Felip Neri Square
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  • This tiny square in the Gothic Quarter is one of the most charming of BCN. It is in a pedestrian area, so is quiet and the trees add some sense of peace and tranquility (if there are no groups of 50 tourists when U visit it).
    In a corner you will find an interesting and weird museum: Museu del Calcat, shoes museum!!
    100 metres from the Cathedral, at the right side.

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  • Address: Near the Cathedral.

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    Barri Gotico: Casa dels Canonges
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    Behind the cathedral outside of the inner courtyard you are will come out to a very narrow street. It is lined wth medieval mansions and quite a stunning view of the cathedrals spires. These homes are not well described but are quite beautiful and worth taking a look at.

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  • Directions: Behind the cathedral and near the Carrer del Bisbe

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