Barri Gótic

The Barri Gótic (Gothic Quarter) is one of the oldest districts in Barcelona placed in the central part of Old Town. Here, in the labyrinth of streets, you find plenty of monumental buildings that present various periods of town history and different architectural styles. Some of them come from the Medieval times or even from the era of Roman. Moreover, many small streets opens out into atmospheric squares.


Most of this quarter is closed to traffic, only service vehicles and taxis can drive there, so the walk across this historical place is very pleasant.


Below is the list of interesting points in the Gothic Quarter:

Plaça Sant Jaume, with a city hall and and Presidential Palace
Plaça del Rei with The City History Museum of Barcelona
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Plaça Reial
Basilica of La Mercé
Cathedral of Santa Eulália
Portal de l'Ángel
Remains of the Temple of Augustus
the building of Els Quatre Gats - The Four Cats, the former cafe.