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Downtown Barcelona is home to Barcelona Cathedral and is a popular place to see in Barcelona. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries, museums and cathedral in the area?
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Barceloneta Beach – one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Barcelona. Catch the sunset by the shore at Sant Miquel Beach, just a short walk away.
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Boqueria Market in Downtown Barcelona and take in the atmosphere. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries, cathedral and museums in the area? Splash some more cash at La Rambla, Passeig de Gràcia and Rambla del Raval.
You can stroll along Port Vell for relaxing water views when you're in Ciutat Vella. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, art galleries and cathedral in the area? If you carry on walking you'll get to Barceloneta Beach, Sant Miquel Beach, and Somorrostro Beach for some more water views.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Arc de Triomf – just one of the monuments in Downtown Barcelona. Our travellers also love the museums, cathedral and art galleries in the area – your sightseeing tour starts here. Barcelona has other landmarks that you might want to visit, such as Barcelona Cathedral.
Picasso Museum is just one of the attractions in Downtown Barcelona, Barcelona so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Barcelona has to offer, head to La Rambla, Plaça de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia.
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Palau de la Música Catalana in Downtown Barcelona. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Tivoli Theatre, Teatre Coliseum, and Teatre Museu El Rei de la Magia are all a short walk away.
Parc de la Ciutadella is worth a pic or two when discovering Ciutat Vella. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, cathedral and art galleries in the area?
Visitors really like Ciutat Vella, especially its architecture, waterfront and shops. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to La Rambla to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Port de Barcelona.
How to get to Ciutat Vella
Flying to:
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Ciutat Vella
Travelling to Ciutat Vella by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station)
França Station
Getting to Ciutat Vella on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
Jaume I Station
Barceloneta Station
Drassanes Station
Things to see and do in and around Ciutat Vella
What to see in Ciutat Vella
La Rambla
Port de Barcelona
Barcelona Cathedral
Pompeu Fabra University
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Things to do in Ciutat Vella
Paseo del Borne
Maremagnum
European Museum of Modern Art
Picasso Museum
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Other popular Ciutat Vella attractions
Barcelona City Council
Placa del Rei
Carrer Montcada
Plaça Reial
Mercat del Born
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 24°C)
Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 10°C)
Rainiest months: October, September, November, April (average 77 mm of rainfall)