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ART & CULTURE - Barcelona's different districts

 

RIBERA DISTRICT

The Ribera district became the new city centre during the 13th and 14th centuries, when the Catalans were expanding their trade and sea links throughout the Mediterranean. The church of Santa Maria del Mar, is the symbol of this maritime empire, a superb 14th century Gothic building. The Pg. del Born maintains some buildings with Gothic remains as well as a carefully restored 14th century palace.
The old Born market, an extraordinary wrought-iron structure, built in 1874, is located by the Pg. Picasso, where Antoni Tàpies' sculpture Homage to Picasso can be found. Turning back, we find the street Montcada, an elegant street dating from the Barcelona of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, which retains a great number of palaces built between the 13th and 19th centuries. Three of them, the Palau Aguilar, the Palau Castellet and the Palau Meca house the most visited museum in Barcelona, the Museu Picasso. Other palaces have also been converted into museums, seats of institutions or foundations. Not far from here, in a surprising setting, we can admire the Romanesque chapel, the Capella de Marcús. The district has become one of the most frequently visited spots in the city over the last few years, a phenomenon which has led to the emergence of restaurants, bars, cocktail bars and other fashionable venues, giving it a breath of fresh air whilst respecting its traditional character.

Church of Santa Maria del Mar

Pg. del Born, 1 (08003)
The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is a building of extraordinary beauty and one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic. It has a remarkable, spacious interior structure and rose window, dating from the mid-15th century.

  


Palau de la Música Catalana

Sant Francesc de Paula, 2 (08003)
www.palaumusica.org

 

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