| Sites of cultural and historical interest can be | | | | Being the oldest part of the city, it is hard to |
| found right throughout the city of Barcelona. Such | | | | escape Barcelona's distinguished history in Gothic |
| is the wealth of the city as a tourist attraction | | | | Quarter. This is the true heart of the city. |
| that there is no one area that dominates interest. | | | | El Born, meanwhile, combines the ancient history |
| In La Barceloneta, Eixample and Passeig de Gracia | | | | of the Old Town, with some of the city's most |
| there are many interesting and lively tourist | | | | recent developments. This neighbourhood is |
| centres. This is one of the great things about the | | | | undergoing rejuvenation and is becoming |
| city - you don't have to worry where you end up | | | | exceedingly popular with tourists and locals alike. It |
| staying, there is still plenty to do nearby. | | | | is in El Born that you will find the Picasso museum, |
| If there is one place that the concentration of | | | | dedicated to the works of Spain's most famous |
| famous sites is greatest, however, it is the Gothic | | | | artist. |
| Quarter. The area is generally characterized by | | | | The quaint streets, lined with small restaurants |
| ancient buildings and quaint streets that are | | | | and exclusive boutiques also make for interesting |
| always bustling with tourists. | | | | walks. Indeed, El Born is ideal for getting around |
| There is a wide variety of apartments available in | | | | on foot because it is really not too far away |
| the Gothic Quarter, leaving you within walking | | | | from anywhere. The beach is only ten minutes |
| distance of some great experiences. The Roman | | | | away, while the zoo and Park Ciutadella are also |
| remains of the city can be seen here in the | | | | within walking distance of many of the |
| charming Barcino settlement. You are also well | | | | apartments. |
| located to wander you way around the immense | | | | If you want a closer experience of the Catalonian |
| maze of streets and alleyways. | | | | culture, then El Born should be your first stop. As |
| Even more amazing is what waits in store at the | | | | an up-and -coming area, it has not yet been |
| Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat. This is the entrance | | | | overrun by tourists. There still remains many |
| to a world of underground Roman ruins - the | | | | independent shops and cafes, while the streets |
| most complete collection of its kind anywhere is | | | | are generally less crowded. This area retains its |
| the world. If you want to discover the history of | | | | old charm, but for how much longer no one can |
| the city, do it here by walking the 2,000-year-old | | | | be sure. |
| streets. | | | | If you wish to be close to the city's main |
| Aside from La Sagrada Familia cathedral, which is | | | | attractions, you can't go wrong in either the |
| the most visited site in the town, the Gothic | | | | Gothic Quarter or El Born. Both are home to |
| Quarter is also home to many squares where you | | | | some of the city's favourite attractions. And even |
| can relax and rewind. Placa del Rei is said to be | | | | if the place you really want to visit isn't to be |
| one of the most beautiful in all of Spain. Placa Reial | | | | found in either of these areas, you will probably |
| is also considered very attractive and has many | | | | find it is well within walking distance. |
| terraces for drinks at street level. | | | | |
