Barcelona Area Guide:
The Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
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| Painters Pi in the Barri Gòtic Area |
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 easy 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 (plaças) 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.
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| Old Mixed With The New: Modern Shopping Area in Barri Gòtic |
You will be spoilt for choice of restaurants and bars, especially around Plaça 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 Plaça Reial and leads up to Plaça 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, and the Gothic Quarter is perfect for that afternoon stroll.
There are metro stops on both sides of the Gothic Quarter, there are three 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.
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| Plaça Reial in the Barri Gòtic Quarter |
At the top of Las Ramblas is Plaça de Catalunya from where you can go onto Passeig de Gràcia if your shopping tastes are slightly more designer orientated, or if you want to see Gaudí's buildings.
El Raval is another interesting area worth a visit, you can get there by crossing Las Ramblas.
The Barri Gòtic area is the first choice for many visitors to Barcelona. It is the cultural hub of the city and suitable for any type of traveller.
Map showing car parks in the Barri Gòtic District
Plaça Portal de la Pau
Plaça de Pau Vila, 3
Plaça del Pi, 7
La Rambla, 51 - 59
La Rambla, 91
Carrer Montcada, 15-23
Plaça del Rei
Plaça de la Seu, 3
How to get to Barri Gòtic
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3) and Jaume I (Yellow Line, L4)
Hotels Near The Gothic Quarter
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Adagio Hotel - 2 Stars
Colon Hotel - 4 stars
Gotico Hotel - 2 stars
H10 Montcada Hotel - 4 stars
Le Meridien Hotel - 5 Stars
Monte Carlo Hotel - 3 Stars
Hcc Montblanc Hotel - 3 stars
Neri Hotel - 4 stars
Nouvel Hotel - 3 stars
Rialto
Hotel - 3 stars
Serhs Rivoli Rambla Hotel - 4 stars
Royal Ramblas Hotel - 4 stars
Suizo Hotel - 3 stars
Parking in Barri Gòtic
We created a parking map showing the secure parking facilities in Barri Gòtic district. You can click on any parking icon on the map to see detailed information about each car park facility. To ensure your parking space is available when you need it you can book your parking space in advance. Follow the link below for more information.
Highlights of area:
Barcelona Cathedral
Roman Architecture
Cafes and bars
Book your tickets online for the Barri Gòtic walking tour
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