Gothic Quarter, Barcelona historical centre Gothic is one of the quarters of the Ciutat Vella (Catalan for "Old city") is, as its name suggests, the oldest part of Barcelona. It includes buildings and attractions from all the city history and has the most important monuments (except the most famous modernist ones). Among the many places to visit, stand out Las Ramblas, Plaza Reial, Plaza St Jaume, the Church Sta Maria del Mar, Palau de la Musica... La Rambla is an iconic and busy street in central Barcelona , popular with both tourists and locals alike. A 1.2 kilometer-long tree-lined pedestrian mall in the Barri Gòtic, it connects Plaça Catalunya in the center with the Christopher Columbus monument at Port Vell . Usually full of street theatre, cafés and market stalls, it serves as the emotional hub of Barcelona. See more about the historical centre of Barcelona |
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