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Placa del Rei

Placa del Rei, Barcelona, Spain (El Barri Gòtic)
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Ranked #47 of 246 attractions in Barcelona
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

While wandering at night, we heard singing and followed it to end up here. A hundred or so people were gathered dancing traditional group dances to music performed by a few musicians and accompanied by a children's choir. Catalonia at its finest!

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See 26 more reviews by Sarah B for Barcelona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Ok, to sit in one of the bars can be expensive, to eat is quite ordinary, but the atmosphere in the square, just off La Ramblas is wonderful. Sit beside the fountain, and watch and listen to the buskers or street sellers or just people watch if you don't want to use a bar. Or choose the bar on the... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

As you take in the tower and the nearby only surviving "Santa Fe Capitulations" written to Christopher Columbus granting authority from the Crown to his adventure to the Americas, you might be excused from not taking in the understated Roman Museum. That would be an error. Best presentation of roman remains I have been to and excellent presentation on the... More

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Porto Alegre
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

yes! Its a very very turistic place. Its close to the ramblas avenue and its in the gothic area heart. Its not a good place to eat and drik, there is a lot of tourist menu, that is expensive and not tastaful. You can go to take some pictures and feel the Gothic vibe.

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London, United Kingdom
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45 attraction reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

The Plaça del Rei was located centrally from our hotel and will forever live in the memory for me and my partner. The architecture is brilliant and at night the square has an eerily magical and romantic feel to it. I’m almost ashamed to say that we got lost on our first night in Barcelona and ended up here having... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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53 reviews 53 reviews
8 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

This is a magical place where history seems to have stopped since the medieval times. Ocasionally holds musical events. Muhba is also based in the area...

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See 19 more reviews by Aurelito for Barcelona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

A skyscraper from the Romanic period, can you believe it? This square and some streets behind the cathedral, by the moonlight, with your love it's a very romantic walk

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barcelona
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35 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Beatifully preserved area with roman baths worthwhile to see. Nearby the old part of the city (walking distance).

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Barcelona, Spain
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34 attraction reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Another good Plaça in Barcelona. Live, with a lot of people doing things there: eating, shopping. This little comment has already more than 50 characters.

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sheffield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

I would recommend this to anyone visiting Barcelona, it was an informative an interesting part of our visit

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