Gothic Quarter
Gothic Quarter Reviews
 Gothic part of Barcelona Dec 01, 2008
The Gothic Quarter is what used to be known ago as the "Cathedral Quarter". The great gothic buildings which marked the high point of the city and its culture during the Middle Ages are to be found here. Here Likewise, are the remains of the ancient fortified walls and palaces built by the Romans on the "Mons Taber" such as, the temple dedicatet to Augustus.
The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past. These days because of the constant modernization it is very possible to spot an ancient building right next to one built in the 90s. It is this mix of old and new that brings people from all over the world to stay in the Gothic Quarter. The narrow, winding streets create quite a labyrinth and means that it may take a while to get your bearings. I recommend that you should always look up and around you or you may miss some of the best bits. The Gothic quarter has many peaceful squares (placas) where you can relax and enjoy your surroundings. However one of the main attractions, right in the heart of the district is the huge Cathedral which has a stunning courtyard full of plants and oddly, geese. You will be spoilt for choice of restaurants and bars, especially around Placa Reial which is always full day and night. The night-life in the Gothic Quarter is lively to say the least and you will always find somewhere to have a drink or a dance. Calle Ferran, which is just to one side of Placa Reial and leads up to Placa Sant Jaume with its imposing government buildings is also good for bars and cafes. Shopping is also amazing in the Gothic Quarter, from the more commercial area of Calle Portal de L´Angel to all the little boutiques on Calle Avinyo. Make sure you walk around to experience all you can, the Gothic Quarter is perfect for that afternoon stroll. There are metro stops on both sides of the Gothic Quarter, there are 3 on Las Ramblas which runs up one side of the area, and on the other is Jaume 1. However you are in the centre of the city and many of the city’s attractions are a walk away. The Barri Gotic area is the first choice for many visitors to Barcelona. It is the cultural hub of the city and great for any type of traveller. 
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Feb 20, 2007
In the Gothic Quarter, we visited the Santa Maria del Mar. I was excited to visit this church. It was built in Catalan-Gothic design during the 14th century, dedicated to the seafarers of that time. An imposing structure of large stones from the outside, it was difficult… Spain: Barcelona & Gaudi |
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Nov 15, 2007
So, I first went from the Vila Olimpica to the Gothic Quarter by metro because I was meeting a friend and was going to be late (again) if I walked. The metro in Barcelona is very convenient and is easy to use even if you don't speak Spanish or Catalan. I took… Wandering around... |
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May 04, 2007
…Ciutat), and the
typically Roman grid-planning is still visible today in the layout of the
historical centre, the Barri Gòtic ("Gothic Quarter"). Some remaining
fragments of the Roman walls have been incorporated into the cathedral.[10] The
cathedral, also known as basilica La Seu is said to have been founded in 343.
The city was conquered by the Visigoths in the early fifth century, by the
Moors… BARCELONA, SPAIN |
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Sep 02, 2007
quarter (called el call in Catalan). The Palau itself was constructed on property confiscated from the Jewish community, including the Sinagoga Menor (Little Synagogue).
Adjacent to Carrer de Sant Honorat on the western corner of Placa Sant Jaume is Carrer del Call, today a typical shopping street of the city's "Gothic… Jewish Barcelona |
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May 10, 2009
…pretty easy to spend our time there, strolling down Las Ramblas with the hordes of tourists or weaving our way through the older Gothic Quarter. One night there was some big win for Barcelona's soccer team, we could hear the mobs screaming and cheering from our hotel. Anticipating a riot we went out to check it out and found the rowdiest street party we've ever seen… Does this city sleep? |
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