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The Barri Gotic (‘Gothic Quarter’ in Catalan) is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere. Despite several changes undergone in the 19th and early 20th century, many of the buildings date from Medieval times, some from as farther back as the Roman deciding of Barcelona.
Barri Gotico
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Remains of the squared Roman Wall can be seen around Tapineria and Sots-Tinent Navarro to the north, Avinguda de la Catedral and Placa Nova to the westerly and Carrer de la Palla to the south. El Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, is located within this area too. The Barri Gotic retains a complex street plan, with many diminutive streets opening discover into squares. Most of the quarter is closed to regular traffic although unstoppered to service vehicles and taxis. Barcelona is best travel location for fun holidays.
GPS tourist coordinates: 41° 23′ 5″ N, 2° 10′ 24″ E
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