La Ribera is one of Barcelona's 'barrios'. Barcelona is split up into a number of districts. Each district ('barrio' in Spanish and 'barri' in Catalan) is quite distinct from the others. Explore them all to get a real idea of Barcelona.
Where is La Ribera?
The full name of La Ribera is Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera. La Ribera is found between the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) and Parque Ciutadella. La Ribera is divided from Barri Gotic by Via Laietana.
What is in La Ribera?
La Ribera has a number of interesting sights, including Palau de la Musica Catalana, Picasso Museum, the Santa Maria del Mar, and the Mercat del Born market.