Ciutat Vella
This was the first district in Barcelona, Which Emerged from the walls surrounding the old city. It is Known as Ciutat Vella district – a wonderful network of streets and squares by just wandering around Where, is easy to get to know the history of Barcelona.
Ciutat Vella Comprises four quarters, each of them had a great influence in the construction and birth of the city of Barcelona. It has Become the pilgrimage route for anyone Who Want to Know About the history of Barcelona – Gotic, is the oldest city center of Barcelona; Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, Born and the Ribera Comprise the medieval quarter; Raval, the nucleus was organized around rural roads outside the walls; and Barceloneta, a seaside neighborhood near the port.
Please do not be misled by ITS name, Ciutat Vella (old city) is one of the most lively and diverse neighborhoods in Barcelona. The quietness of Its corners, the narrow streets and charming squares exude energy and Plurality. In Ciutat Vella you can find the traces of ancient Rome, prayers in Gothic churches, palaces to be Explored, the trail of the greatest modernist architects, culture or contemporary events held at the Raval neighborhood.
Barrios de Ciutat Vella
Gòtic neighborhood
The Barri Gotic is situated Between the Rambla and Via Laietana and is the historical and political center of the city.
It is Considered to be the focus of the city, as wandering through narrow streets ITS will drive you con sus medieval past.
Tourists from all over the world enjoy visiting The most iconic and beautiful places in esta neighborhood.
Two of the busiest streets of Barcelona, Portaferrisa and Portal de l’Angel, flow through El Gòtic.
Next to the most commercial streets, small shops and Please find the local artisans, and explore every corner of esta getting into ITS neighborhood alleys.
The Gothic Quarter offer many quiet places to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Down the Ramblas to the port, it is easy to come accross Plaça Reial, well-known for ITS wide range of bars and nightclubs.
Behind the cathedral there is a quiet square called Plaça Sant Felip Neri, Which was built on top of the old medieval Montjuic cemetery, destroyed During the Spanish Civil War.
Another nice place not to be missed is the Plaça de Garriga i Bachs, a monumental in September devoted to the memory of the Citizens of Barcelona, who in 1809 as part of the War of Spanish Independence, led the insurgency Against Napoleon’s troops.
Another of the Most Important places in esta neighborhood is Plaça de la Catedral, Where is the Cathedral in September as one of The most impressive buildings in the city. A highlight is to be found the Gothic cloister inhabited by thirteen white geese.
Underground stations / FGC: Catalunya, Drassanes, Jaume I, Liceu, Urquinaona. Catalunya.
Remarkable Art and Cultural Sites: Columbus statue, Golondrinas, Barcelona City Council, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Portal de l’Àngel, Carrer de Ferran, Barcelona Cathedral, Spanish Post Office, Maremagnum, Mons Taber, Plaça del Rei, Plaça Reial , Port Vell, World Trade Center, Escola Elisava, Civil Registry, etc.
Ribera neighborhood
The Born is a neighborhood Which has evolved over history – first owned by the nobility and now becoming a sophisticated neighborhood – Where to dynamic artistic community Reflects the large number of art galleries and small museums living side by side in esta neighborhood. The Born, is a tangle of narrow streets Where the medieval atmosphere mingles With the buzz of modern life.
The streets surrounding the main promenade in the designer Born conceal shops, vintage boutiques, art galleries and specialized markets.
At the end of the main street there is the starting point of one of the most beautiful green spaces in Barcelona, the Ciutadella Park, a quiet place to walk or just relax. Inside this green space you can visit the Barcelona Zoo.
The Born is not only Famous for its nightlife; Also there are a lot of spots to see culture. Montcada Street was opened in the mid-eleventh century by the family of the same name, in order to communicate the Barcelona neighborhoods of Bòria and La Ribera. The land was owned by the Montcada family and soon Became the quintessential bourgeois way of the medieval city.
Nowadays esta street is civil the architecture core of the medieval city and Where magnificent examples of Barcelona’s civil Gothic architecture can be found,: such as Berenguer de Aguilar Palace (Picasso Museum), Cervelló-Giudice (Maeght Gallery), Dalmases the Marquises of Llió ( Rocamora Museum of dress), etc., all Carefully restored and converted to host art galleries and museums.
Enjoy sunbathing at the Mediterranean sea, at only 10 minutes walk. Have the perfect beach and city holidays reconciling vacations at the same time.
Remarkable Art and Cultural Sites: Arc de Triomf, Santa Maria del Mar, Francesca Bonnemaison Library, Capella d’en Marcús, Carrer de Montcada, Convent de Sant Agusti Vell, Església of Sant Pere de les Puelles, Estacio de França, Forat of Vergonya , Llotja of Barcelona, Mercat del Born, Mercat de Santa Caterina, Museu Picasso, Palau de la Música Catalana, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parlament de Catalunya, Porxos d’en Xifré, Barcelona Zoo.
Raval neighborhood
The Raval and Its attractive combination of avant-garde art and rebellious street atmosphere, cosmopolitan Attracts Citizens, Both on business or to get Settled in the city. It is the perfect spot Also to enjoy the charm of Its busy daily life and all the history Which permeates the corners of the streets. It is an active and multicultural neighborhood offers a wide variety That of compelling cafes, restaurants and bars. Also it Became famous Because it houses many art studios, galleries and modern bookshops, exceptional Besides the MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and the CCCB (Exhibition Center).
The Raval district was integrated into the city Between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries with a third wall Which surrounded the west territory. The fortress kept inside has Become the popular Rambla in the city.
The Rambla is the perfect place Where tourists and locals enjoy the stalls to be found During the ride, human statues and the famous Mercat de La Boqueria (Boqueria Market).
This market is one of the best markets in the world Where foodies meet to try unusual flavors.
Remarkable Art and Cultural Sites: Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu, Arc del Teatre, Arts Santa Monica, Library of Catalonia, Cafè Teatre Llantiol, Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB), Dispensari Antituberculós, Drassanes Reials of Barcelona, Escola Massana, Official Escola d’Idiomes, Foment de les Arts i del Disseny (FAD), Fonda Espanya, Hotel Peninsular, Institut d’Estudis Catalans, La Capella, La Paloma, La Virreina Exposicions, Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) Plaça dels Angels, Plaça de Sant Agusti, Rambla del Raval, Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia, Sant Pau del Camp, Teatre Romea, Barcelona University.
La Barceloneta
