Plaça Sant Jaume

Back in the Roman period, this square was (and still is) where important government buildings were found. On one side is the Palace of th...

Better known as the Ayuntamiento, Casa de la Ciutat is located directly opposite the Generalitat in Plaça Sant J...

Flower stalls and book stands are set up all over the city in preparation for April 23rd, the date of Catalunya's Sant Jordi's Day (St. G...

Catalunya's regional government and the building where its members sit are both called the Generalitat. When visiting the buildi...

This ice cream shop is hidden in a corner of Plaça Sant Jaume, next to the Generalitat (city hall). Their specialty i...

This Jewish neighborhood in Barcelona is located next to Plaça Sant Jaume at the end of Carrer de la Boqueria. It's made up of a series o...

Like a traditional Irish pub, the Wooden Spoon offers a wide selection of beers, a mellow atmosphere, and great service. The three-level...

This spot is decorated with colors from Tuscany. Sienna dominates the walls, and the floor is adorned with ceramic mosaics in pastel shad...

An old lift at the entrance acts as a door, hence the bar's French name. Once you've walked through, you'll find a great place that plays...

This street runs from Carrer Ferran to Carrer Ample, and is very typical of an old town street, with lots of places to eat, drink and soc...

El Gran Cafe resides in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic quarter. Founded in 1920, the restaurant's décor is a formidable blend of old arc...

One of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona is in a tiny alleyway near the Plaça Reial. The city's restaurant explosion has t...

In a street where fast-food outlets and franchises are slowly encroaching, Schilling is a welcome exception. More Brussels th...

For those who enjoy veggies, this is the place. The restaurant carefully selects natural products, grown and cultivated without chemical...

The cafeteria of Col.legi d'Arquitectes (Architects Association) has been a fabulous café-restaurant since 1995. They have a wide range o...

In a historic building in the Barri Gòtic, 3 blocks from the harborfront, Agut epitomizes the bohemian atmosphere surrounding...

This modest guesthouse opens onto views of Ensenada Bay, and its hosts invite you to explore their little island in kayaks or...

This modern eatery is definitely worth a visit. They have a set menu, but you can also order a la carte. It is a very popular place with...

This unique spot has been open for more than fifty years and acts as a magnet for all sorts of locals—shop assistants, pedestrians on the...