What to do in Gothic Quarter

The Gothic Quarter has two thousand years stacked on top of each other: the Roman wall shows through on plaça Nova, the civil Gothic ensemble stands complete on plaça del Rei, and a good part of what looks medieval was rebuilt in the early twentieth century. You can cover it in a while and you do not need a plan: the squares turn up unannounced. If you have a few hours, this is where getting lost works.

Gothic Quarter is part of the administrative neighbourhood of el Barri Gòtic, in Ciutat Vella.

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While you are here

If you are spending a few hours in the Gothic Quarter, these places are worth discovering too.

  • Casa de l'Ardiaca
  • Temple of Augustus
  • Basilica de la Merce

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Get to know Gothic Quarter

From Barcino to the twentieth-century rebuild, in three steps.

Roman Barcino lies underneath: stretches of 4th-century wall are still visible on Plaça Nova and Plaça Ramon Berenguer.

Much of its «medieval» look dates from the early 20th century: buildings moved stone by stone and façades redone for the 1929 International Exhibition.

Plaça del Rei holds the civic Gothic ensemble: the Saló del Tinell, the chapel of Santa Àgata and the Palau Reial Major.

What its programme is like

Based on 305 events between 2026-08-04 and 2027-11-02.

Venues with a programme: Jamboree · Sala d’exposicions Carme Garcia · Oratori de Sant Felip Neri · Sala Tarantos · Teatre El Maldà · Harlem Jazz Club · Sala d'Exposicions · Sala d'Exposicions Montserrat Roig

Neighbourhoods next door: El Raval · El Born · La Barceloneta · Sant Antoni

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