The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona's oldest neighborhood, dating back to Roman Barcino (15 BC). A maze of medieval streets with Roman walls, the Cathedral, Augustus Temple pillars, and Placa Reial. Forms part of Ciutat Vella (Old City) with El Raval and El Born.
Free to walk around. Cathedral: 14 EUR. Individual museums have separate fees
Metro: L3 to Drassanes, Liceu, or Placa Catalunya. L4 to Jaume I. The quarter is bounded by Las Ramblas on the west.
Public streets open 24/7. Individual attractions have own hours. Best explored morning or evening.
faq.subtitle Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Generally safe but stick to main streets. Watch for pickpockets. More lively and safer on weekends.
Useful tips for visiting Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Easy to get lost - that's the charm! Visit Temple of Augustus columns (Carrer Paradis 10). See 13 geese in Cathedral cloister. Portal del Angel for shopping. Watch for pickpockets.
Metro: L3 to Drassanes, Liceu, or Placa Catalunya. L4 to Jaume I. The quarter is bounded by Las Ramblas on the west.
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