Barcelona, Spain

Plaça del Rei

Plaça del Rei, Barcelona

A medieval stone courtyard in the Gothic Quarter, ringed by the former royal palace of the counts of Barcelona. By tradition Columbus was received here in 1493, and Roman ruins survive beneath the square in the city history museum.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Plaça del Rei, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 41.3839, 2.1776

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