Barcelona neighbourhoods: Barri Gòtic
Beautiful architecture, ancient ruins and steeped in history, the oldest part of town (Gothic neighbourhood) is perennially popular with tourists. The winding streets and open squares offer the visitor some great exploring options with loads of restaurants, bars and some fabulous nightlife too. Disadvantages include a problem with pickpockets and it can get noisy in some areas into the early hours of the morning. See our slideshow for more details