Barcelona Neighborhood Guide - Guide To El Born, La Ribera

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Barcelona neighbourhood guide - guide to El Born, La Ribera

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El Born, also known as La Ribera Much of the beautiful gothic architecture in Barcelona can be found in the small neighbourhood of El Born, situated east of Ciutat Villa, on the other side of the busy street Via Laietana. El Born is known for its bohemian style with many cafes, restaurants and small design boutiques. In recent years, El Born has become one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in Barcelona. The street Carrer de l'Argenteria is the artery of the neighbourhood that provides life to the smaller streets. It ends at the square known as Santa Maria del Mar where the mighty Cathedral with the same name rises. On the other side of the Cathedral we find Passeig del Born, a suitable place to stop for a Mojito given that the street is packed with cocktail-bars. For culture and arts in El Born, visit Picasso Museo on Montcada Street. Every year, this museum is visited by over 1,1 million people. El Born is only a 10-minute walk away from both Las Ramblas and the beach.

Accommodation in El Born El Born is a very beautiful neighbourhood in old Barcelona with its bohemian atmosphere and a wide range of restaurants and cafes. This is the ideal place for those who want to combine city life with lazing on the beach. Our favourite hotels and apartments in El Born: Eurostars Laietana Palace 4** Parc Hotel 3* Arkupe Apartments (apartments) Decimononico (apartments) Hostels in El Born Search for more hotels in El Born Learn how to book accommodation at the best price We have put together a 3-step Guide for accommodation in Barcelona where we explain the different types of accommodation available and how you can get the best rates.

Popular attractions in El Born (Click a link for more information) Museo Picasso Museo de Xocolate Shopping Barcelona Zoo Cafés and restaurants

Click to enlarge (opens in new window) Learn more about Barcelona's different neighborhoods. Click the links below or visit our guide where you will find brief descriptions on every neighborhood.
Barceloneta	Ciutat Vella/Gòtic
Eixample	El Born
El Raval	Gràcia
Les Corts	Sagrada Familia
Sant Martí	Sants-Montjüic
Sarrià-St. Gervasi	Vila Olímpica

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