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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Avda Placa de la Catedral | Gothic Quarter, Raval & La Ribera, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
As featured in 3 days in Barcelona
Ranked #6 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 1169 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Description: Many of the buildings in this neighborhood date back to Roman and medieval times.
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Santiago, Chile
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It's fun to walk around the beautiful small streets. If you keep a sharp eye for pickpockets you wont have any problems. More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The gothic quarter is really special. The older architecture is beautiful and the area is loaded with shops, cafes and restaurants. The gothic buildings and narrow passage ways offer a real European ambiance. More

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New Jersey
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

we stayed rigth in the gothic quarter and it was so cool... we were minutes to Passeig teh Born..and we ahd a aweseme time More

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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

had some nice shops to see the local fare but very busy and lots of people. More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Let the winding side streets take you where they will. Visit this are of the city and take your time. Every other street is a little surprise. Don't forget to look up. The architecture here is worth looking up to see the cornices and even the windows. Do not worry, eventually you will end up back in the Ramblas or... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We had a private guide for this and found it very enjoyable. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Found it fascinating. Signed up for walking tour with Barcelona Information Centre. Comprehensive history. Meant you understood what you were looking at and saw things you would ahve missed otherwise More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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It was great to wander all the little streets and learn our way around this area, packed full of bars, restaurants and shops. Much nicer than Las Ramblas. But beware, it is full of pickpockets, beggars, buskers, alcoholics etc. We were in Barcelona one hour before we saw a bag snatch, and had pickpocket attempt on our first night. We... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Loved every minute! Did the Old city tour with Runner Beam and then wandered on ourselves. The buildings are preserved wonderfully! It's really a very charming part of the city. Would definitely spend a couple of hours strolling there again!! More

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Billingshurst, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

To get away from tourist priced bars/restaurants, go down the many side streets - you'll find some great places to eat and drink at more reasonable prices. More

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