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Barcelona's Gothic Quarter Plazas

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1. Placa del Rei

A pleasant, quiet square right in the middle of all the action. Often has buskers.

2. Placa Reial

Barcelona's most famous plaza. Features Gaudi's oldest known work (the lampposts). Great spot for a beer as the sun goes down.

3. Placa Sant Jaume

Barcelona's brain - this plaza is host to the town hall and the Catalan government building.

4. Placa de la Merce

The grandiose Basilica de la Merce sits in this plaza near the seafront.

5. Placa de la Seu

The square in front of Barcelona's cathedral. The Sardana dancing takes place here every Sunday at noon.

6. Placa de Sant Just

A small plaza in the Ramblas back streets. Good place for a quiet coffee.

7. Placa de Sant Felip Neri

Interesting shaded plaza with bullet holes on the wall, which were sustained during the Spanish Civil War.

8. Placa del Pi

Home to the Santa Maria del Pi church.

9. Placa de Ramon Berenguer el Gran

This plaza, on Via Laetana, offers a different view of the cathedral. On the other side of the road starts the La Ribera district, making this a good orientation point for your Barcelona explorations.

10. Placa del Regomir

Roman ruins can be seen in this plaza.
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