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This is how you can enjoy the Gothic Quarter: the historic center of Barcelona
If you are planning a getaway to Barcelona, you cannot miss an essential place: the Gothic Quarter. This emblematic neighborhood is the oldest nucleus of the historic center of Barcelona, which offers you a unique medieval heritage in Europe as well as a very avant-garde atmosphere. The neighborhood, in addition to preserving the remains of the Roman colony of Barcino, maintains its original structure almost intact.
Get lost in its narrow pedestrian streets and discover its hidden squares to admire the beauty of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. We are going to recommend a tour that includes the crème de la crème from the heart of the city. To be able to do this, it is recommended that you stay in a strategically well located accommodation such as the ILUNION Almirante, on Via Laietana, a hotel in Barcelona in the Gothic Quarter. In addition to being one step away from everything that you cannot miss, you will enjoy a comfortable stay in a spacious and bright room, and you will be able to taste an exquisite breakfast in its elegant restaurant. It should be noted that the ILUNION Almirante also has the best facilities and accessible rooms for people with reduced mobility. Shall we start our route?
We suggest you start the tour in Las Ramblas, next to Plaça de Catalunya. This walk was an old water channel that reached the sea. Continue to Calle de Portaferrissa, which was one of the gateways to the medieval city. Along Petritxol street you will reach Plaça del Pi, where the beautiful church Santa Maria del Pi will surprise you.
Following the itinerary along Carrer de la Palla we arrive at Plaça Nova, where the Barcelona Cathedral is located. Apart from the Cathedral, there are two notable buildings in this square: the Pia Almoina, from the 15th century, and the Episcopal Palace, which preserves a 13th century gallery. Moving along Carrer del Bisbe you will reach Plaça Sant Jaume, which houses the buildings of the Generalitat and the City Council. Finally, Plaça Reial is another of the neighborhood's attractions, where its bars and restaurants offer one of the most lively atmospheres in the city.
Do not hesitate to book your accommodation through the official website of the ILUNION Almirante Hotel so that you have all the attractions of the neighborhood at hand and enjoy a comfortable stay in Barcelona to rest after touring the city.