Barri Gòtic - Portal de Sant lu
The Barri Gotic, or Old Town, is Barcelona's oldest quarter. Streets in this district are very narrow and although there is little sunshine, it is one of the city's best places to stroll. In the Middle Ages, this neighborhood used to be encircled by the city walls. Big efforts are being made to prevent the deterioration of this quarter. The cathedral began life as a small Visigoth chapel in the 6th century. Later, during the 11th century, a Romanesque church was built on top of it and you can see some of the structure in the Portal de San Iu doorway Iu doorway.
