Characteristic for its narrow streets, artisans and chocolate factories, its origin goes back to the denominated Roman Spain. It is one of the most ancient areas. Here, there are the Gothic buildings that show the acme of Barcelona and its culture in the half age.

Its centre is Sant Jaume’s square.

In the whole neighbourhood the remains of the wall of defence of the time, such as the door of the 'Plaça Nova' can be appreciated.

In this square we find the “Palacio de la Generalitat” and the City council.

Another central point of this neighbourhood it is constitute by the King's Square, where they stand out the monuments like “El Palacio Real Mayor”, “Santa Agata’s church” and the “Aragon Crown file’s palace”.

Very close we find the Cathedral, an exponent of the Gothic architecture of Catalunya.

Other interesting places are the medieval palaces such as “Casa dels Canonges” the “Pia Almoina” and the “Ardiaca”.

Also see: Cathedral, Borne Square, Picasso Museum, Palau de la Música Catalana.