Gothic Quarter
- Address:Barcelona
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Must-Do Experience, Neighborhood
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Barcelona's Gothic Quarter (Barri Gótic) dates from medieval times, featuring narrow winding roads and impressively haunting architecture. On the streets, passersby find gems tucked away in the little nooks and crannies - trendy restaurants, chic bars and thumping clubs. The area's proximity to La Rambla also contributes to its popularity amongst the young, nightlife-loving crowd. Meeting with friends in one of the several placas (plazas) before heading to dinner or a club is customary amongst the locals, and you would be wise to follow suit as it is here that the most interesting people-watching takes place.
Besides the thriving night scene, there is plenty to see during the daylight hours. Highlights of the Barri Gótic include Barcelona's cathedral, the political hub of Placa Sant Jaume, and some of Barcelona's best surviving stretches of the Roman walls. Full of history, mystery and culture, this district of Barcelona is worth at least a full day on every vacationer's itinerary.
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Great and very informative tour. Sagrada Familia is amazing both inside and out and is not to be missed. We only did the 1/2 day tour, so as a note, the picture associated with this tour (with the colorful wall), you do not see on the 1/2 day tour. You would have to take the full day tour to see it all. But, the 1/2 day tour covers a vast amount of Barcelona, so you will not be disappointed.
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This was a very full walking tour of the old/gothic part of the city. Each of the 3 tapas places were all very different serving different types of tapas. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a passion about the city.
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Alex was a charming and informative guide. He gave us an overview of both the City of Barcelona's history and culture, but he also gave flavor to the neighborhoods and brought them to life. And the convenience of not having a line at the Sagrada Familia and his knowledgeable discussion of the various facades was exciting.
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Because the roads here are narrow and cobbled, most are closed to regular traffic and are more or less pedestrian walkways. Metro stops Jaume I, Drassanes and Liceu are all near or within this district and there is access from La Rambla as well. It's easy to get lost in the maze of alleys, but there's no need to worry - the maps are detailed and people are always willing to give directions. Not to mention that getting lost is part of the adventure!
