The Gothic Quarter is the central area of the Old Town of Barcelona, located between La Rambla and Via Laietana avenue, topped by the Eixample district and bordering the Port Vell pier. This is the most historical district of Barcelona, where the Romans founded Barcelona, and where some top Gothic structures were built in the Middle Ages. Besides seeing the Gaudi sites, this is the other area of the city where anyone should go and get lost in its atmospheric alleys. In this tag you’ll find all our blog posts about the area, so planning your visit is super easy. Enjoy!
SAINTS THAT PROTECT YOU IN THE CATHEDRAL OF BARCELONA Catholicism gives a lot of importance to Saints as examples to follow, but also for their role of mediators between us mortals and God. Not for nothing many of them suffered horrifying martyrdoms, or performed surprising miracles or healings, or had the privilege to encounter Jesus …
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TOP RESTAURANTS IN GOTHIC QUARTER OF BARCELONA El Barri Gotic is an oasis in the middle of Barcelona. Spending some hours to discover its corners and streets is an experience you can not miss. Just relax and enjoy it without looking at the clock. And when you are hungry, don’t worry: stay to eat in Barri …
there’s only one cathedral in barcelona (and it’s not sagrada familia) During our tours lot of people tell me they’ve seen too many churches already. But actually, visiting a Barcelona Cathedral can be fun: it all depends on the stories that are hidden there and how those stories are explained. I have actually had kids …
TOP THINGS TO DO IN BARRI GOTIC The narrow alleys of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona are fascinating, so many secrets and stories are hidden behind it… but when you are walking on your own, you can miss so much! You are walking around, and you like what you see that you don’t understand it fully. …
FAB GOTHIC QUARTER HOTELS WE LOVE The Barri Gotic hotels in the oldest part of Barcelona are full of undeniable charm… If you like narrow alleys and corners full of history, you might want to consider staying here! Staying in El Barri Gotic (Barcelona) you’ll be walking distance from La Rambla, the Born district, the fishermen …
