The Gothic Quarter stands at the top of Barcelona’s attractions for exploration. An array of captivating places exists to draw your visual curiosity in the Gothic Quarter. Visiting the Gothic Quarter gives you the possibility to discover miraculous attractions. A large selection of must-see landmarks exists in the Gothic Quarter.
Gothic cathedral
Thousands of visitors come to see the Cathedral because it serves as the prime attraction within the Gothic Quarter. Building work for this enormous cathedral stretched over three centuries from the thirteenth to the fifteenth. Fantastic pieces of artwork painted by artists Lluís Borrassa, Gabriel Alemany, Bernat Martorell complement the chapels which form part of the infrastructure.
Els Quarter Gats
A visit to Gothic Quarter must include Els Quarter which stands as one major sight of this plaza. Images from Picasso’s first exhibition showcase the neo-Gothic Cerveseria’s walls which stretch back to the 1890s. The bohemian sensibility of this place appealed to Woody Allen who filmed a scene from his “Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona” there.
Treasure Hunting
Due to its amazing treasure trove appeal this area of the Gothic Quarter proves intriguing to its visitors. Put Carrer Avinyo on your list if retro style along with local underground fashion labels interest you. While wandering you can satisfy your sight with art from BRIC-a-BRIC as well as intrigue your sight with curios dive views and traditional bowls and jugs.
Human Towers and Sardana Dancing in Plaça Jaume
The remarkable traditional human tower-building Castellers reach their timeless peak during the September La Mercé Festival. The bodies at Plaça Jaume grimly fight their way to reach the apex of Palazzo de neoclassical architecture through their arm and leg connections.
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