Streets, squares & neighbourhoods
This square is so beautiful, it"s no wonder it was named "royal" (reial Catalan for royal). The elegant ambiance of the Plaça Reial is accentuated by the fountain, streetlamps and palm trees, and it is one of Barcelona"s busiest, most vibrant spots, particularly at night. This is Barcelona"s best-loved porticoed square.
The romantic, slightly faded Plaça Sant Felip Neri is an unmissable corner of the
Gothic Quarter. Presided over by the baroque church from which it takes its name, the square features a number of historic elements that make it particularly attractive, especially when you view it in silence.
The Plaça Sant Jaume has been the city"s political centre almost since its inception. Today the Plaça Sant Jaume is an open space, a "lung" in the middle of the
Gothic Quarter. The square is the site of the most important buildings in the lives of Barcelona and Catalonia: City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.
This elegant boulevard is the
natural continuation of Barcelona"s Rambla, and is infected with the exuberance of the neighbouring Passeig de Gràcia. Whether you"re heading towards the mountains or down to the sea, the kilometre-long Rambla Catalunya showcases a unique retail offering.
This street is the hub of the Poblenou"s cultural, social and retail life. As you walk along it, you"ll be able to explore this former industrial area and see modernity blend with tradition and the community life that have defined Poblenou over the years.
