Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter – The Barri Gòtic

Barcelona Ajuntament

Explore Barcelona's Roman and Medieval Heritage in the Barri Gòtic: The Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) is one of Barcelona's most famous and interesting areas. This is where the early Roman city of Barcino was established and in this area one can also find streets and buildings from the Middle Ages. The Barri Gòtic has one of the richest concentrations of medieval buildings in Europe.  There are small winding alleyways which open out into squares where visitors can find all manner of … [Read more...]

La Seu – Cathedral of Barcelona

Barcelona Cathedral is one of the Most Outstanding Medieval Architecture in Europe: One of the most outstanding examples of medieval architecture in Europe is La Seu, the Cathedral of Barcelona located in the centre of Barri Gotic, the city's Gothic Quarter. La Seu is officially known as Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia in Catalan and is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona. The site has housed many religious structures over the centuries. In 343 A.D. … [Read more...]