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Explore The Cathedral of Barcelona
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- One of the best things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona is to visit the beautiful Cathedral of Barcelona, known for representing 3 different architectural periods.
- Feel awe-struck by the ornate rooftop spire and the imposing facade of the Cathedral as you enter the place.
- Admire the excellent specimens of Gothic art, along with the Gothic and Baroque altarpieces.
- Look out for other attractions such as the choir with 15th-century pinnacles and canopies, the pulpit with a beautiful depiction of the Virgin Mary and Child, the Well of Geese in the cloister, and others.
- Go to the rooftop to take a look at the stunning view of the Gothic Quarter.
Location: Cathedral of Barcelona, Pla de la Seu, s/n, 08002 Barcelona, Spain.
Entry Fee: €5 - €10 per visitor
Timing: Weekdays: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm ( entry will be closed from 12:30 pm to 5:45 pm )
Saturdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm (entry will be closed from 12:30 pm to 5:15 pm )
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Walk La Rambla
- Taking a walk on La Rambla, a tree-lined road, is one of the things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona.
- Enjoy the 1.2 km walk that is surrounded in the east by Barri Gotic, and El Raval in the west.
- Stop in front of beautiful monuments and churches such as the Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia, Christopher Columbus Monument etc. as you go along.
- Look out for its most visited landmarks such as Plaça Reial, Teatre Liceu, Mercat de la Boqueria, and Font de Canaletes
- Stop by the La Boqueria Market to check out the local goodies during your walk.
Location: La Rambla, 75, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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Visit Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
- One of the exciting things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona is to visit the Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
- Learn the history of the ancient city at this museum starting from the Roman times till date.
- Take the underground tour in the museum that will take you along the Roman roads, passing the ruins of houses, bathhouses, and old city walls.
- Check out historical documents on display from various centuries narrating the story of the development of the city of Barcelona.
Location: Plaça del Rei, s/n,08002 Barcelona
Entry Fee: €5 - € 10
Timing: Tue to Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
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Explore Plaça Reial
- Explore one of the most photogenic squares in Barcelona, Plaça Reial, with fountains, streetlamps and palm trees.
- Check out its lively atmosphere created by the buzz of activities of people having a good time at the restaurants and bars of the area such as Corte & Brasa, Bar Tomate BCN, Placa Reial, Cerveceria Colon and others.
- Admire the 19th-century neoclassical buildings that surround the place.
- Look out for the lamp posts by the central fountain which are Antoni Gaudí’s first known works in Barcelona.
Location: Pl. Reial, 1, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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Have a look at Picasso Museum
- You will surely feel excited while including in your things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona a visit to the Picasso Museum.
- Visit the three-storey museum displaying over 4,300 artworks by painter Pablo Picasso.
- Watch the artworks from the period 1890-1957 belonging to cubism, surrealism and other styles, consisting of prints, oil paintings, drawings, ceramics, etc.
- Look out for the highlights of the museum collection, his two biggest works, the First Communion (1896) and Science and Charity (1897)
- Check out the collection of 57 works from the series 'Las Meninas', which is the only series of works by Picasso on display in a single museum.
Location : Carrer de Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Entry Fee: € 5 - € 15
Timing: Tue to Sun: 10 am to 7 pm
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Timing: Tue to Sun: 10 am to 7 pm
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Watch Sardana
- One of the best things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona is to watch the famous national dance “Sardana”, a traditional Catalan Dance, held at its designated times.
- Feel excited as you listen to the flabiol play and find the locals leaving their belongings to join the dance by holding hands and forming a circle.
- Watch them raise them above their heads and move slowly to the rhythm of the music.
- See the circle expanding as more people participate watching others dance.
Timing: Times vary as per season. Generally open in the Late evening, please visit the official site before the tour.
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Visit Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi
- You can include a visit to Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi in your list of things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona
- Built in the 14th century, the church will enthral you with its Catalan Gothic-style architecture.
- Explore the church which boasts one of the highest cross-vaulted ceilings in the city.
- Admire the beautiful stained glass windows which still have some of the original works.
- Take a look at the bell tower before you enter the museum to take a look at gold and silverware.
Location: Plaça del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Entry Fee: €3 - €5
Timing: Mon to Sat: 6 pm to 8 pm
Entry Fee: €3 - €5
Timing: Mon to Sat: 6 pm to 8 pm
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08
See Barcelona’s Roman Temple
- Visit Barcelona’s Roman Temple, known as The Roman Temple of Augustus, located inside an ancient building in the Barrio Gòtico of Barcelona.
- Feel awe-struck looking at the four 9m high columns of the temple in a Corinthian style that is as ancient as the city and is known to be dating back to the 1st century BC.
- Get to see an excellent example of Gaudí architecture of Barcelona during your visit to this temple.
- Take a look at other Roman ruins, which include part of a plinth as well as a fragment of a transept situated in the small chambers of the temple.
Location: Carrer del Paradís, 10, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Timing: Tue to Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Timing: Tue to Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
Sun 10 am to 8 pm
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Explore Santa Anna Church
- Stroll into the beautiful Santa Anna Church which still preserves some Romanesque elements inside.
- Feel awe-struck as you take a look at the stunning Gothic cloister, initially a part of a monastery of the same name that was partially destroyed in ancient times.
- Admire the various chapels that are housed inside the church such as the 14th-century Capella dels Persons.
- Feel mesmerised looking at the 20th-century paintings by Ignacio Serra i Goday and Pere Pruna in some of the chapels.
- Appreciate the Gothic style that you will witness at the entrance door as well as the cloister and the chapter house.
Location: Carrer de Santa Anna, 29, 08002, Barcelona
Entry Fee: €2 - €5
Timing: 8:30 am to 7 pm
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Entry Fee: €2 - €5
Timing: 8:30 am to 7 pm
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Explore The History At Museu Frederic Marès
- Art lovers would love to include a visit to Museu Frederic Marès, a museum, in their list of things to do in Gothic quarter Barcelona.
- Visit the museum that features the private collections of Frederic Marès, a twentieth-century Spanish Catalan sculptor as well as a renowned collector.
- Stroll across the halls of the museum to take a look at various sculpture collections including Romanesque, Antiquity, Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque and nineteenth century.
- Go to the basement of the museum to take a look at 3rd & 4th-century sculptures along with a collection of statues of the Virgin Mary and crucifixes from Gothic and Roman.
Location: Plaça Sant Iu, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Entry Fee: €3 - €5
Timing: Tues - Sat: 10 am to 7 pm
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