Unlock Ancient Barcelona: Romans & Medieval Times

Join me at the meeting point to start discovering the gems and historic spots of Barcelona. Carrer de la Canuda, 6, Barcelona

Preserved right in the heart of modern Barcelona, a striking section of a Roman cemetery dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD remains on display.

Constructed over a span stretching from the 13th to the 15th centuries, this striking Gothic church is highly distinctive for its massive single nave. While the main Gothic structure was erected between the second half of the 14th century and the early 15th century, the building still beautifully incorporates an older Romanesque doorway dating back to the 13th century. Inside, the historic space features beautifully preserved Gothic

The Roman Walls at Plaça de la Seu Right in front of the Barcelona Cathedral, where Plaça de la Seu opens up into Plaça Nova, stands one of the most spectacular and visible remnants of ancient Barcino. This bustling square marks the exact location of the Porta Praetoria (later known as the Bishop's Gate), which served as the grand northern gateway into the fortified Roman colony.

Standing as the proud symbol of the diocese of Barcelona, this iconic cathedral was constructed directly over the site of an early Christian basilica. While initial work actually began during the Romanesque period, the architectural masterpiece seen today is predominantly Gothic in style.

Commissioned in the 15th century by Archdeacon Lluís Desplà, the Casa de l'Ardiaca was originally a private residence that was beautifully transformed into a grand Gothic palace. As time passed, the building underwent a series of architectural modifications during the 19th century under the ownership of various private individuals.

Tucked away directly behind the Barcelona Cathedral, the ancient Temple of Augustus offers a spectacular glimpse into the city's imperial past. Consecrated to the Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC, only a few majestic ruins of this massive structure remain today, consisting of four towering columns with intricate Corinthian capitals resting upon an ancient stone pedestal.