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Wander through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter on this route that threads medieval plazas, hidden courtyards, and layered centuries of architecture. You'll move between Romanesque churches, Roman temple columns, and the seats of Catalan power, all contained within a compact maze of narrow lanes.

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Adapted from Frommer's

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1. Plaça Nova

   This is the Gothic Quarter's most expansive open-air gathering place, shadowed by the cathedral's imposing presence.

   Plaça Nova, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·architecture

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2. Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

   A quiet square with mature trees, a central fountain, and a 17th-century church whose walls still bear the marks of Spanish Civil War conflict.

   Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·history

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3. Casa de l'Ardiaca

   Step into the cloister-like courtyard of this 15th-century Gothic residence, where you'll spot an ornate moderniste mail slot designed by a master architect.

   Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·architecture

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4. Cathedral of Barcelona

   This plaza fronts the cathedral's main entrance and regularly fills with outdoor vendors and market stalls.

   Pla de la Seu, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·markets

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5. Museu Frederic Marès

   A 13th-century former bishop's palace now holds an exceptional collection of Romanesque and Gothic religious sculpture and artifacts.

   Plaça Sant Iu, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·art & culture

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6. General Archive of the Crown of Aragon

   The crown of Aragón's former archives occupy a building with graceful patios and upper galleries that reward quiet exploration.

   Carrer dels Comtes, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·history

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7. Temple d'August

   Four Roman Corinthian columns rise within a medieval courtyard—nearly all that remains of Barcelona's main temple from antiquity.

   Carrer del Paradís, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·history

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8. Plaça del Rei

   This prominent square centers on the Great Royal Palace, the original seat of power for Barcelona's medieval counts.

   Pl. del Rei, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·history

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9. Plaça de Sant Just

   A 14th-century church and 18th-century palace define this quiet plaza tucked into the quarter's residential streets.

   Plaça de Sant Just, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·architecture

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10. Centre Cívic Pati Llimona

    A functioning community center preserves a beautiful 15th-century gallery and remnants of the Roman-era sewer system.

    Carrer del Regomir, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·hidden gems

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11. Plaça de Sant Jaume

    The political and symbolic center of Catalan identity, this plaza holds the seat of regional government and the city hall facing each other across the square.

    Pl. de Sant Jaume, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·history

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12. Casa dels Canonges

    This 14th-century building, decorated with heraldic emblems of medieval Barcelona, serves as the official residence of the Generalitat's president.

    Cases dels Canonges, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain·architecture

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13. Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran

    An equestrian statue of a medieval count overlooks this square, where stretches of ancient Roman defensive walls still stand.

    Pl. de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain·history

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