Barcelona Travel―Visiting Gothic Quarter and La Ribera

Figure 1.  Gothic Quarter (lower left) and La Ribera (upper right)

Video 1.  Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (YouTube link)

Video 2.  Barcelona Gothic Quarter walking tour (YouTube link)

Gothic Quarter 

The charming Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gòtic, has narrow medieval streets filled with trendy bars, clubs and Catalan restaurants. The Museu d'Història de Barcelona shows remains of the Roman city. Artisans sell leather and jewelry near the Cathedral of Barcelona, while flower stalls and street-food vendors line busy avenue La Rambla. The Plaça del Pi, named after the adjacent Gothic church, hosts a weekend art market.

Video 3. Barcelona, La Ribera walking tour (YouTube link)

La Ribera

Many of the buildings in La Ribera date from late Medieval times. It was a well-to-do quarter during 13th–15th centuries, when it really was by the sea shore, and the area that today is named Barceloneta was still an island. Notable buildings are the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and the palaces along Carrer de Montcada, including the Museu Picasso, the Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí, and part of the Textile Museum.

Video 4.  Barcelona - Ribera and Born walking tour (YouTube link)

How to Access

Figure 1.  L5 (Blue Line) and L4 (Yellow Line)

Figure 2.  L4 (Yellow Line) and L3 (Green Line)

L4 (Yellow Line)

Figure 3.  L4 (Yellow Line)

L5 (Blue Line)

Figure 4.  L5 (Blue Line)

References

1. Why Gracia is the Perfect Neighbourhood to Stay in Barcelona
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3. 10 MUST VISIT CITIES IN SPAIN
• We love visiting Girona in Costa Brava. If you are visiting Spain, make sure to add this to your itinerary.
4. Eight really cool things to do and see in Valencia
5. 17 Best Cities to Visit in Spain
6. 14 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Barcelona
7. 10 Gorgeous Perspectives Of The Sagrada Família
8. Metro Line 4 Barcelona (L4 yellow line)
9. Renfe.com (Train)
10. Loco2.com
11. BCN Aerobus
12. BCN Airport Aerobus 
13. Sagrada Familia: Fast Track (online ticket booking)
14. AMB (Àrea metropolitana de Barcelona)
15. Park Güell - Official website
16. Pre-Booking Museum Tickets in Spain Before You Travel
17. Palau de la Música Catalana
18. Barcelona City Tour Sightseeing Bus Routes and Attractions (good)
19. Finding public restrooms in Barcelona
• No toilets in underground stations