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To many, Barcelona is Spain's premier city, even though the locals would say it isn't Spain at all. With its famous Las Ramblas street, its Gaudi architecture and numerous art galleries, there's always something else to do in Barcelona.
Things to Do in La Ribera

Many confuse La Ribera with the Gothic Quarter. Others never get this far, turning back after walking through the Gothic Quarter to to the busy Via Laetana street. But cross over and you will reach one of my favorite parts of Barcelona.

The full name of this part of town is Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera but the boundaries between each section are ill-defined. It is common to c…

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter Plazas
The best plazas in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
More Things to Do in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona
More things to do in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona.
Gothic Quarter Barcelona

Walking down Las Ramblas from Placa Catalunya, the area to your left is Barcelona's famous Gothic Quarter.

You may be surprised to find from the list below that there isn't a great deal of things to do. Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is more about getting lost among the narrow streets and discovering a plaza you've never seen before.

Note that once you cross Via Laetana,…

Barcelona for Kids
There is plenty to do in Barcelona if you have kids with you - not just specific 'activities for kids' but sights the whole family can enjoy.
Barcelona for Kids
There is plenty to do in Barcelona if you have kids with you - not just specific 'activities for kids' but sights the whole family can enjoy.
CosmoCaixa in Barcelona
Information about the CosmoCaixa in Barcelona.
Barcelona Travel Tips
With these easy tips, every visitor to Barcelona will get more out of their time in the city.
La Ribera in Barcelona
Information about La Ribera in Barcelona, one of the districts (barrios) of Barcelona.
Barcelona to Pontevedra by Train, Bus, Car and Flights
Details of how to get from Barcelona to Pontevedra (or from Pontevedra to Barcelona) by bus, train or plane.
Barcelona Ciutat Vella | Barcelona Old Town
Information about Barcelona's Ciutat Vella, the district that makes up Barcelona's Old Town.
Las Ramblas: What to do on Las Ramblas
Every tourist in Barcelona heads to Las Ramblas. But what is there to do there?
Barri Gotic in Barcelona
Barri Gotic is one of the most popular places for tourists in Barcelona. Read about the Barri Gotic in Barcelona.
Barcelona's Barrios
Information on the Barrios of Barcelona.
El Raval in Barcelona
Information about the El Raval barrio, or district, in Barcelona.
Sardana Dancing in Barcelona
Photos of Sardana dancing in Placa de la Seu, in front of Barcelona Cathedral, in Catalonia, Spain.
Getting Around Barcelona
Details of how to get around Barcelona's city center.
Las Ramblas Guide
A guide to Las Ramblas, in Spain.
Barcelona Barrios
An overview of the barrios, or neighborhoods, of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Olympic Museum in Barcelona
Find out about the Olympic Museum in Barcelona
ISIC Card Discounts in Barcelona
Where to use your ISIC Card in to get Discounts in Barcelona.
Barcelona Discount Cards
There are a number of discount cards available in Barcelona, each one offering you different pros and cons. Take a look at th various discount cards and offer and click on the link to buy the one that best suits your plans. travel sim card
Etnomusic World Music Store in Barcelona
Review of Etnomusic, a world music shore in the Raval in Barcelona, Spain.
English Language Movie Theaters in Barcelona
Information about original version English language cinemas in Barcelona. Where to see a movie in English in Barcelona.
Things to Do in & Around Figueres
What to do on your day trip to Figueres to see the Dali Museum.
Guided Tours and Ticket Prices for Figueres Dali Museum, Catalonia
The cost of tickets and guided tours of the Dali Museum in Figueres, Catalonia, a day trip from Barcelona.
Dali Museum, Figueres, Catalonia
Information about the Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres, Catalonia, a day trip from Barcelona. Where is the Dali Museum, how much is it and how do you get to the Dali Museum.
Pictures from Inside the Dali Museum, Figueres, Catalonia,
Pictures from Inside the Dali Museum, Figueres, Catalonia, Catalonia. Picture album from the Figueres Dali Museum.
Pictures from the Dali Museum Courtyard in Figueres, Catalonia
Pictures from the Dali Museum Courtyard in Figueres, Catalonia. Picture album from the Figueres Dali Museum.
Pictures from Outside the Dali Museum in Figueres, Catalonia
Pictures from outside the Dali Museum in Figueres, Catalonia. Picture album from the Figueres Dali Museum.
Barcelona Hotels, Flights & Tours
All the information you need to plan your vacation in Barcelona - flights, hotels, guided tours and other practical information.
Free Museums in Barcelona
Free museums in Barcelona. Which museums in Barcelona have free entry. Free things to do in Barcelona for travelers on a tight budget. Barcelona on a shoestring.
Top Ten Free Activities in Barcelona
You'll be pleased to know there's plenty of free things to do in Barcelona. Some museums have free entry every day of the week, while others are free on specific days (usually Wednesdays and Sundays). These are the best free things to do in Barcelona.
How Do I Book a Hotel or Hostel in Barcelona?
Cheap hotels in Barcelona. Where to book cheap hotels in Barcelona, Spain. Links to websites for making hotel reservations in Barcelona. Details of booking hotels, hostales, backpackers hostels and youth hostels in Barcelona.
Book Hotels in Barcelona with Venere
Easy to use, attractive website for hotel reservations in Barcelona.
Tourist Buses Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Buses of Spain's biggest cities.
Walking Tours of Barcelona
Guided walking tours of Barcelona.
Flights to Barcelona
Airlines that fly to Barcelona. Find out which airlines fly to Barcelona and where they fly from.
Is the Barcelona Card Good Value for Money?
Suggested uses of the Barcelona Card to ensure you get your money's worth from Barcelona 's discount card.
What Can You Get With the Barcelona Card?
Complete list of free attractions with the Barcelona Card and details of other discounts with the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Essential Guide - What to Do in Barcelona
Guide to Barcelona. At-a-glance guide to Barcelona, day trips from Barcelona, Barcelona hotels and airport transfer information.
Barcelona at a Glance
To many, Barcelona is Spain's premier city, even though the locals would say it isn't Spain at all. With its famous Las Ramblas street, its Gaudi architecture and numerous art galleries, there's always something else to do in Barcelona.
Christmas in Barcelona - Holiday Festivities in the Catalan Capital
Christmas in Barcelona. What traditions to expect in the Catalan capital at Christmas time, including details of Barcelona's Caga tió and Caganer.
Day Trips from Barcelona
Once you've exhausted all there is to do in Barcelona, where to go when you have a spare day. How to get there and what there is to do on the best day trips from Barcelona.
Barcelona Departure & Arrival
Barcelona is the most popular destination for visitors to Spain. Located in the north-eastern corner of the country, it is a little isolated from the rest of the nation. Read about Barcelona airports, train stations, bus stations and distances between Barcelona and other major Spanish cities.
Pictures of Barcelona Index
Pictures of Barcelona, Spain, including pictures of Gaudi's most renowned creations and the famous Las Ramblas street.
Tour of Barcelona PICTURE GALLERY
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell
La Sagrada Familia - IMAGE GALLERY
An image gallery of La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's famous unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona.
La Sagrada Familia Up Close IMAGE GALLERY
La Sagrada Familia is breathtaking from afar, but perhaps even more awesome from up close. Images of some of the statues and towers on Barcelona's most famous landmark.
Spanish Food - Tips for Frying with Olive Oil
Tips on how to cook with olive oil.
Affordable Europe: Barcelona - New York Times
Article on doing things cheaply in Barcelona, from New York Times.
Las Ramblas Street Performers
One of the major attractions of walking down Barcelona's main street, Las Ramblas, is watching the numerous street performers, most of which are 'human statues' A little tip: bring all your loose change (put it aside especially) so you can give a little to each of the ones you see. They will appreciate this and will usually put on a little 'show' for you.
Antoni Gaudi's Parc Guell, Barcelona
Parc Guell is Gaudi's 'other masterpiece', after La Sagrada Familia. Intended as a property development for Barcelona's wealthy to buy into, it was a financial failure, but the legacy that has been left behind is phenomenal.
Empuries Pictures - Spain Picture Gallery
Pictures of the Roman Ruins of Empuries, near Girona, Catalonia. From James Martin, About's Guide to Europe for Visitors.
Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona IMAGE GALLERY
Despite being within viewing distance of La Sagrada Familia, or perhaps because of it, many people pass by Hospital de Sant Pau, a beautifully ornate, fully-functioning hospital at the other end of Avenguda de Gaudi
Barcelona city guide from World Executive
A classy guide to Barcelona for the high-end traveler.

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