All excursions in Barcelona suggest visiting the most ancient part of the city - the Gothic Quarter. The capital of Catalonia attracts tourists with many beautiful places, but if you decide to wander through the narrow streets and learn more about the sights of Barry Gothic, you can also feel the spirit of the Middle Ages and discover what Barcelona was like a few centuries ago. br>

The name "Gothic Quarter" became popular among the local population and tourists at the beginning of the last century, this place is also called "Cathedral", and local jokers - "egg yolk". A professional and experienced guide in Barcelona will not only tell you a lot of interesting facts, but also show a marvelous architectural ensemble, most of which are memorials of Gothic architecture, in which the Romanesque buildings and magnificent baroque examples are seamlessly intertwined.

Plaza Nova

The beginning of the quarter is the oldest square - Plaza Nova. Once it was possible to get to the territory of the settlement of ancient Romans - "Barsino", that is, to the place that we now call Barcelona. A bit later, in the 13th century, there was a noisy market, considered to be the best, as it could literally be bought on it. Many moments of history are repeated. Here and now in the square there is a "flea market" where true connoisseurs of rarities are able to find many interesting things.

Here, on the Plaza Nova, there are two ancient Roman towers, and to the right of them stands the majestic Episcopal Palace. The modern building of the College of Architects, over the frieze of which the great Picasso himself worked, adequately complements the ensemble.

To the left of the towers is the palace of Archdeacon Luis Desplat, dated 11th century .Contemporaries placed here the Institute of the History of the City and the Historical Archive .Going to the inner courtyard of the palace you can admire the fountain, which is laid out with moss .Behind the palace towering peaks of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulampia, which tourists seek to get to not just admire the next creation of the Middle Ages, but also to look at 13 snow-white geese living on a small pond .The number of geese symbolizes 13 years of life of the saint .

Bishop's Street

Carrer del Bizbe Irurite or Episcopal street stretches, connecting the facade of the Cathedral and the Plaza de San Jaume. From here you can get to the inner courtyard of an ancient building, built on the foundation of more Roman walls. The facade of the building overlooking the Plaza Nova is baroque.

The elegant decoration of the street, which became the heart of the Gothic quarter - a miniature bridge connecting the Government Palace and the facade of the House of Canonists. This amazing structure dates back to 1926. João Rubio, the author of the bridge, managed to realize in miniature all the greatness of the Gothic style.

The House of Kanonnikov is a majestic example of 11th century architecture that was erected on a Roman foundation, then carefully restored by modern masters and attracts tourists with its beauty even now. In this building is now the residence of the President of Catalonia.

Plaza de San Felipe Neri

Experienced guides sometimes lead tired tourists to experience this paradise. There are usually few people on the square, as it is not very easy to find it, and few people here wander. On the Plaza de San Felipe Neri, you can not just relax, but also admire the original fountain that occupies the center of the square. And here you can see the strict building of the church of San Felipe Neri and visit the exposition of the Museum of Shoe History.

Majestic gray walls, beautiful facades and upward spiers of roofs - everything here says that time is fleeting. A whole generation are leaving and coming, and the architectural masterpieces created by the person in Barcelona continue to delight and win hearts!