Ancient Ruins
Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
Ancient Ruins in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Ancient Ruins
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Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Barrio Gòtico (Barri Gòtic)
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Horta-Guinardó
Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
El Born / La Ribera
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
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- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA21,346 contributionsThis building contains the oldest things in the city. They say they date from 14BC. There are columns from an old Roman temple. They look to be in pretty good shape. Very cool to see.Written June 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA21,346 contributionsThis is a Royal palace for Ferdinand and Isabella. The ceiling is especially cool. There is a place to see some Roman ruins underneath. It’s pretty cool.Written June 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia20,935 contributionsDuring a walk within the gothic quarter there are many things to see, this is the oldest fountain in Barcelona, built in the mid 1300's the mosaic mural was added in recent times.Written December 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- on_the_go_98765Tucson20,597 contributionsThings are always a little fuzzy when going back to 304 AD but, going on faith and whatever records the Romans left behind, Diocletian ended the lives of a nine year old boy and his thirteen year old brother on religious grounds. Justus (the elder) and Pastor are believed to be the subject of this fountain's naming.
This is the second oldest fountain in Barcelona. In 1367 this fountain, in the Placa de Sant Just, sprung to life. The original three heads would have been the sources for the water. Today there are 2 spigots between the 3 heads. Up above is a single figure of what looks to be a young boy; suppositions are that this is a depiction of Saint Just(us). But, after 100 years, who can really say with any certainty?
In 1831, it had a minor face-lift/reconstruction. It still looks like it is original.
Still, it is a medieval treasure, so simple and free of formality and pomp. Amazing how the people of Barcelona can set up tables, chairs, and cafes around treasures like this that are 1,700+ years old. Seems like they should be under protective glass.Written October 1, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA16,992 contributionsThis is the remnants of a very old fountain along the Ramblas very near the Boqueria. Since we love the market we passed by here several times. It is an historic marker.Written October 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MattJaneBel Air, MD99 contributionsWe kind of ran into this museum while walking through the Gothic Quarter. It was cheap to get into and you got to see a lot of ancient history below street level. I am going to say this is a must see while in the Gothic Quarter for sure.Written April 22, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Richard SQueensbury, UK706 contributionsThe entrance is free and once inside you can the old walls and through a glass panel in the floor the old foundationsWritten February 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
