https://dev.mybcn.es/lesson-in-asymmetry/ 2026-01-21T17:28:24+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Image-Placeholder-1920x1080-CoD.png Image - Placeholder An Image Placeholder in the form of and old TV test screen. The size of the image is 1920x1080 which is the 16:9 aspect ratio. https://dev.mybcn.es/surprising-truths-about-christopher-columbus/ 2026-01-20T22:35:54+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Image-Placeholder-1920x1080-CoD.png Image - Placeholder An Image Placeholder in the form of and old TV test screen. The size of the image is 1920x1080 which is the 16:9 aspect ratio. https://dev.mybcn.es/santa_maria_del_pi-miracle-mestres/ 2025-07-16T19:09:34+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Pla-Seu-Cathedral-Entrance-20170919at1047-NikD7100-32-5999x3908-Walking-tour-EB-2017-53-LRC70.jpg Barcelona – Gothic Quarter – Pla de la Seu – Cathedral Neo-Gothic Façade The impressive main entrance of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia at Pla de la Seu may appear Gothic at first glance, but it was actually added in the early 1900s during a Neo-Gothic revival. Designed by architect Josep Oriol Mestres and completed in 1913, the ornate façade features pointed arches, traceried windows, and dozens of sculpted saints, blending seamlessly with the older Gothic core of the cathedral. This façade symbolizes the romanticized architectural restorations of the 19th century and remains one of the most photographed details of Barcelona’s historic center. https://dev.mybcn.es/placa_traginers/ 2025-10-31T21:46:30+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Placa-Traginers-20180601at1457-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-IMG_20180601_145743-LRC70.jpg Plaça dels Traginers – Roman Wall in the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Plaça dels Traginers is a quiet, hidden gem in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, where everyday life meets ancient Roman history. Framed by one of the best-preserved sections of the original Roman wall, this charming square offers a peaceful setting for locals and visitors to relax under leafy trees, sip drinks at outdoor cafés, and admire the architectural layers of the city. Just steps from the bustling streets, it's a great stop for those exploring the Roman origins of Barcino and the timeless vibe of the Old Town. https://dev.mybcn.es/cap_barcelona/ 2025-07-03T16:57:44+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Pg-Colom-Lichtenstein-Cap-Correus-20180601at1443-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-IMG_20180601_144337-LRC70-1.jpg Barcelona – Gothic Quarter – Passeig de Colom – Lichtenstein El Cap de Barcelona “El Cap de Barcelona” (The Head of Barcelona) is a striking Pop Art sculpture by American artist Roy Lichtenstein, created for the 1992 Olympic Games. Located near the Gothic Quarter on Passeig de Colom, the piece adds a splash of modernity and color to the city’s historic waterfront. With its comic-inspired lines and mosaic surface, it playfully contrasts the surrounding classical architecture, symbolizing Barcelona’s bold blend of tradition and innovation. https://dev.mybcn.es/edificio_correos_telegrafos/ 2025-10-31T21:45:31+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Correos-scaled.jpg https://dev.mybcn.es/llonja_barcelona/ 2025-07-03T16:57:53+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Born-Placa-Antonio-Lopez-Monument-Llotja-Mar-20180601at1448-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-IMG_20180601_144824-LRC70.jpg Photo-Barcelona-Old Town-Born-Plaça Antonio Lopez-Monument-Llotja Mar-20180601at1448-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-(IMG_20180601_144824)-LRC70 Historic charm at Plaça Antonio López in Barcelona’s El Born. Framed by the elegant façade of the Llotja de Mar, this square was once home to a monument now removed due to its controversial past. Today, it stands as a reflection point on the city's evolving identity, where Gothic meets maritime legacy. https://dev.mybcn.es/pont-bisbe/ 2025-07-03T16:58:04+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Carrer-Bisbe-Bishops-Bridge-20180601at1554-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-IMG_20180601_155442-LRC70-1.jpg Barcelona – Gothic Quarter – Carrer del Bisbe – Bishop’s Bridge (Pont del Bisbe) The Pont del Bisbe, or Bishop’s Bridge, is one of the most photographed features in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Designed by Joan Rubió i Bellver and completed in 1928, it’s a Neo-Gothic addition that mimics the style of the medieval surroundings. With its delicate traceries, arched openings, and symbolic skull carving beneath, the bridge links the Palau de la Generalitat with the Casa dels Canonges, and perfectly captures the romanticized spirit of Barcelona’s old town. https://dev.mybcn.es/catedral-santa-creu-santa-eulalia/ 2025-07-03T16:58:14+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Carrrer-Pietat-Cathedral-Apse-20170919at1921-NikD7100-32-6000x4000-Walking-tour-EB-2017-38-LRC70.jpg Barcelona – Gothic Quarter – Carrer de la Pietat – Cathedral Apse and Tower This dramatic rear view of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia captures the soaring apse and bell tower from Carrer de la Pietat in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. The pointed arches, stained-glass windows, and fierce gargoyles lining the rooftops showcase the cathedral’s Gothic mastery. Far from the busy main entrance, this quieter perspective offers a more intimate look at the architectural depth and spiritual presence of the city's most iconic church. https://dev.mybcn.es/font-sant-just/ 2025-07-03T16:58:26+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://dev.mybcn.es/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Barcelona-Old-Town-Gothic-Quarter-Placa-Sant-Just-Drinking-fountain-20180601@1457-XmiRN4-169-4208x2368-IMG_20180601_150917.jpg Barcelona – Gothic Quarter – Plaça Sant Just – Medieval Drinking Fountain This unique medieval drinking fountain in Plaça Sant Just, located in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, features three solemn stone faces carved into the wall, each serving as a spout. Still functional today, this hidden gem blends utility with heritage, offering a glimpse into the city’s medieval infrastructure and artistic flair. The fountain sits near one of the oldest churches in Barcelona and remains a quiet, photogenic corner in the bustling Old Town.