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Surprises of the Gothic Quarter
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Provided by:
Joaquin Garcia
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Banco de España
Languages
Spanish
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Overview
The itinerary is designed to surprise the participants in a whirlwind of stories, legends, and historical facts with a maximum idle time of 3 minutes, with the support of unpublished images. We will talk about the history of Barcelona, including the Romans, the Middle Ages, the Holy Inquisition, the executioner, the Civil War, and the gallows.
- What was used as a shoe tree for the statue of Columbus?
- Where is and what is the history of the last executioner's house in Barcelona?
- On which wall of the cathedral there is a huge and unknown graffiti alluding to the dictatorship.
- What fascinating stories are hidden in the Plaza del Rey?
- What did the real Bishop's Bridge look like, and where was it?
- Where we can find the only remains of the Roman aqueduct in Barcelona.
- What Roman and medieval Barcelona were like.
- What curiosities hide behind the walls of the cathedral?
- Where was the headquarters of the Holy Inquisition?
- What was used as a shoe tree for the statue of Columbus?
- Where is and what is the history of the last executioner's house in Barcelona?
- On which wall of the cathedral there is a huge and unknown graffiti alluding to the dictatorship.
- What fascinating stories are hidden in the Plaza del Rey?
- What did the real Bishop's Bridge look like, and where was it?
- Where we can find the only remains of the Roman aqueduct in Barcelona.
- What Roman and medieval Barcelona were like.
- What curiosities hide behind the walls of the cathedral?
- Where was the headquarters of the Holy Inquisition?
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- MUHBA Temple d'August
- Church of Saint Philip Neri
- Portal del Angel
- Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
- James the Conqueror
- Cathedral of Barcelona
- Banc d'Espanya
Our Guides
Joaquín
On arrival
Meeting point: At the door of the Bank of Spain, in Avda. Portal del Ángel corner Plaza Catalunya. Metro Lines 1 and 3.
Things to note
You will find the guide on the stairs of the bank wearing a black cap.
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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