{"id":792,"date":"2016-11-22T09:09:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T09:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=792"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:52","slug":"gotic-born-raval-historical-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/gotic-born-raval-historical-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"G\u00f2tic, Born and Raval: the historic areas of Barcelona&#8217;s city centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The G&ograve;tic district, the Born and the Raval in a few words.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creative, lively, central, noisy, cultural, historical, touristic, commercial and cosmopolitan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-badlist\">\n<li>Be careful, as pickpockets are very fond of the old town. Stay vigilant and read our&nbsp;<a title=\"Dix bons conseils anti-pickpockets &agrave; Barcelone\" href=\"\/pickpockets-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anti-pickpocket tips for Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>G&ograve;tic district: the oldest neighbourhood in Barcelona<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/gotic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7534 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/gotic.jpg\" alt=\"gothic advertisement horse \" width=\"628\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/gotic.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/gotic-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Imagine little shaded places set into old medieval churches and little coloured stalls and tapas bars&#8230; this is the pretty decor in the G&ograve;tic district. Taking a walk through the little streets here is like taking a walk out of time!<\/p>\n<p>When evening comes (especially in Summer), the area&#8217;s numerous restaurants and bars are not enough to absorb the flood of tourists.&nbsp; The party is in full swing and continues into the street. It&#8217;s useful to have earplugs with you if you&#8217;re planning to get any sleep in this area.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To see: cathedral, pla&ccedil;a Reial, pla&ccedil;a de Sant Jaume, pla&ccedil;a del P&iacute;, Santa Creu i Santa Eul&agrave;lia cathedral, <a title=\"Mus&eacute;e d&rsquo;Histoire de la ville: une vir&eacute;e &eacute;tonnante dans la Barcelone antique et m&eacute;di&eacute;vale\" href=\"\/history-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barcelona history museum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Nearest park: Parc de la Ciutadella (Born)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our little G&ograve;tic itinerary<\/h3>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width:90%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m46!1m12!1m3!1d3737.120853492949!2d2.1745141948993423!3d41.38069960244592!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m31!3e2!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f996716c83%3A0x16f6112475e15883!2sCathedral+of+Barcelona%2C+Placita+de+la+Seu%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.383962!2d2.1761991!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f7f50607e3%3A0xb2dfb81a1f982516!2sPla%C3%A7a+Del+Pi!3m2!1d41.3824768!2d2.17369!4m5!1s0x12a4a257f0a10519%3A0x9c437e9db788e697!2sPensi%C3%B3+Villanueva%2C+Pla%C3%A7a+Reial%2C+2%2C+08002+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.3799646!2d2.1745753!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f8f889070d%3A0x87638fb381ba334e!2sPla%C3%A7a+Sant+Jaume!3m2!1d41.3826337!2d2.1770217!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f17b8c4573%3A0x176dbf4aa53f2526!2sMuseum+of+the+History+of+Barcelona%2C+Pla%C3%A7a+del+Rei%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.3839062!2d2.177837!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1491230450396\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?district=1288&amp;aid=1254563&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to book a hotel room in the G&ograve;tic district<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Born: a bohemian atmosphere<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/born.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7536 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/born.jpg\" alt=\"Gotic Born area\" width=\"628\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/born.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/born-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The decor and charm are similar to that of the G&ograve;tic district. However, and for no particular reason that we can see, the atmosphere is quite different. This may be due to the tree-lined streets and wider paths, to its bohemian identity or to its more authentic character&#8230;Perhaps you can solve the mystery!\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To see in the area: the little squares, the&nbsp;<a title=\"Le mus&eacute;e Picasso de Barcelone, inattendu et impressionnant\" href=\"\/picasso-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Picasso museum<\/a>, the Santa Caterina market, <a title=\"Palau de la M&uacute;sica Catalana: l&rsquo;une des plus belles salles de concert au monde\" href=\"\/palau-de-la-musica-catalana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palau de la Musica<\/a>, Santa Maria del Mar&nbsp;church.<\/li>\n<li>Nearest park: Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our little walk through the Born<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m66!1m8!1m3!1d11973.731639084357!2d2.179198!3d41.386404!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m55!3e2!4m3!3m2!1d41.387319!2d2.174388!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fa77ab0441%3A0x7faa64b56a736c43!2sPalau+de+la+M%C3%BAsica+Catalana%2C+C!3m2!1d41.3875752!2d2.1753128!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fb5dfd9749%3A0x9f450bcb5046e23d!2sPla%C3%A7a+de+Sant+Pere%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.389432!2d2.1790841999999997!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fbe434d899%3A0xe92565e3a88f9d95!2sMercado+de+Santa+Caterina%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.386416!2d2.178133!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fc0326fd15%3A0xf765f4f4e9f4b89a!2scapella+marcus!3m2!1d41.385832699999995!2d2.1799502!4m3!3m2!1d41.384312!2d2.1823289999999997!4m3!3m2!1d41.383596!2d2.181609!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fe5e0da457%3A0xb4bc945c1fc0e160!2sSanta+Maria+Del+Mar%2C+Pla%C3%A7a+de+Santa+Maria%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.383887099999995!2d2.1820711!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f17b8c4573%3A0xc6f1f87231db47fc!2sMercat+del+Born%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.3854353!2d2.1838575!4m5!1s0x12a4a2fd439609e1%3A0x42386118e65a3d70!2sCiutadella+Park%2C+Passeig+de+Picasso%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.388123!2d2.1860152!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1565081376868!5m2!1sen!2ses\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0; width:90%;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?district=1289&amp;aid=1254563&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to book a hotel room in the Born<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Raval: a diverse and original area<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/raval.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7538 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/raval.jpg\" alt=\"Gothic Raval shop fronts\" width=\"628\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/raval.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/raval-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cheaper then the Born and the G&ograve;tic district, the Raval is the most multicultural part of Barcelona, where Pakistani, Indian and Chinese people live together with Catalan people and trendy young people from all over the world. This nightlife-loving area had a bad reputation for a long time, but that is no longer the case, except for perhaps Sant Pau street after dark.<\/p>\n<p>The Raval is also the alternative part of the city, as you can see from its zany businesses and art galleries. It is part of the old town, so it does have a very central location which doesn&#8217;t hurt!\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To see: <a title=\"Mus&eacute;e d&rsquo;Art Contemporain de Barcelone (MACBA): un concentr&eacute; de cr&eacute;ativit&eacute;\" href=\"\/macba-contemporary-art-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MACBA<\/a>, <a title=\"CCCB: le mus&eacute;e qui c&eacute;l&egrave;bre la culture contemporaine sous toutes ses formes\" href=\"\/cccb-contemporary-culture-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CCCB<\/a>, Gaudi&#8217;s <a title=\"Palau G&uuml;ell: un superbe h&ocirc;tel particulier con&ccedil;u par Gaud&iacute;\" href=\"\/palau-guell-gaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palau G&uuml;ell,<\/a> <a title=\"Mus&eacute;e maritime de Barcelone: cap sur la vie en mer\" href=\"\/maritime-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the maritime museum<\/a>, <a title=\"Palau de la Virreina: des expositions photos gratuites sur les Ramblas\" href=\"\/palau-virreina-ramblas-photo-free-exhibitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palau Virreina,<\/a> <a title=\"Le march&eacute; de la Boquer&iacute;a, un incontournable sur les Ramblas\" href=\"\/boqueria-ramblas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Boqueri<\/a><a title=\"Le march&eacute; de la Boquer&iacute;a, un incontournable sur les Ramblas\" href=\"\/boqueria-ramblas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a market<\/a>, the Raval Rambla.<\/li>\n<li>Nearest park: Jardins de Sant Pau dels Camps or Montju&iuml;c.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our little walk in the Raval<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m52!1m8!1m3!1d11974.543904491406!2d2.1678260000000003!3d41.381993!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m41!3e2!4m3!3m2!1d41.384504!2d2.1704689999999998!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f4f9847d91%3A0x4b50ecdae8edc7fb!2sCCCB%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.383764!2d2.166495!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f5ac8c5ed1%3A0x8efd28fd5e2c7b2a!2sMACBA%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.3831913!2d2.1668667999999998!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f53dc6d54b%3A0x58098bddfab69bf7!2sCalle+Joaquin+Costa%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.3823212!2d2.1660337!4m5!1s0x12a4a25f2da7a573%3A0x402e29e66d2f1965!2sRambla+del+Raval%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.378515799999995!2d2.1692327!4m5!1s0x12a4a2f7b51e5a01%3A0x860ac654dc73add5!2smercat+boqueria!3m2!1d41.3817399!2d2.1715853!4m5!1s0x12a4a256daf1b133%3A0xa5f4813591fe2da3!2sPalau+de+la+Virreina%2C+La+Rambla%2C+Barcelona%2C+Spain!3m2!1d41.382444!2d2.171736!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1565081468721!5m2!1sen!2ses\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0; width:90%;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?district=5662&amp;aid=1254563&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to book a hotel room in the Raval<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The G&ograve;tic district, the Born and the Raval in a few words. 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