The Gothic Quarter, living here has many benefits!
Located in the district of Ciutat Vella, in the heart of the city, the Gothic Quarter is the oldest place and one of the most beautiful areas of Barcelona. The neighborhood is right between Las Ramblas, Vía Laietana, Paseo de Colón and Plaza de Cataluña. This famous neighborhood crosses the old town all the way from Plaza Catalunya to the sea.
The neighborhood is a maze of streets that take you on a journey through history and the walls of beautiful Gothic churches. If you are looking for a young and international environment and want to live in the heart of the city, you will love living in this area!
One of the main benefits of living in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is its central location: you will be close to the entire great city center and very well connected by public transport (metro and buses). The Gothic will never stop to surprise you through its street art and numerous small restaurants, boutiques and supermarkets.
When was the neighborhood born?
The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is a very old neighborhood. It is, in fact, the oldest of the four neighborhoods that make up the old town of Barcelona, called Ciutat Vella, which is, as the name implies, the oldest part of Barcelona. The old Roman city of Barcino was there, and today we can visit the ruins that attest to it. Of course, the Gothic Quarter would go through many modifications over time. Did you know that the first remains found in the city are about 4,000 years old and date from the Neolithic? Other buildings date back to the Medieval era, and were truly Gothic in style (an example is the Royal Atarazanas, although technically they are not in the Gothic Quarter).
However, many of the buildings and monuments that today are known as “Gothic”, are actually neo-Gothic and were built … In the twentieth century!
What is it like to live in the Gothic Quarter?
Many people, especially the new
inhabitants of Barcelona, who moved to the city to work or study, want to
live in the Gothic quarter. It is a neighborhood that is close to everything,
with beautiful streets that seem part of a story. The apartments are usually
old but renovated and you can find many French balconies where you can enjoy a
small table and chairs to see the beautiful view.
If you are a student and you are looking for an area to live in, the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona can be an excellent option. The area is ideal for student life as it has several libraries and sports facilities to practice your favorite sport. In addition, the neighborhood has many language schools and a great nightlife with bars and clubs of all kinds. Living in the Gothic Quarter has infinite advantages. The location gives you excellent access to many of the city’s main attractions, near La Rambla and 10 minutes from any other point in the city. The Plaça del Rei, the Portal del Angel, the Avinyó Street or the remnants of the ancient Roman city of Barcino as well as the Picasso Museum or the famous café “Els Quatre Gats” are world famous places that make this neighborhood a unique place in Barcelona.
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