Plaça Reial
Plaça Reial
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Known for its many outdoor venues, restaurants and nightclubs, Plaça Reial is a popular meeting place during the summer when open air concerts take place, and during other celebrations such as New Year’s Eve.
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Neighborhood: El Congrés i els Indians
How to get there
- Liceu • 3 min walk
- Drassanes • 5 min walk
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- Nomad_in_TransitCopenhagen, Denmark27 contributionsBeautiful place to stayPlaca Reial is just off the Ramble in the Barri Gotic and the square is a beautiful oasis. It is lined with restaurant and bars under the colonade and gives it a feeling of a city within the city. The square hosts a book market from time to time, and its centre piece is the fountain by Gaudi, who was a very versatile artist. From the windows of our hotel in south west corner, we had a splendid view of city life. My favourite place for paëlla, Les Quinze Nits, is one of the many restaurants along the colonnade.Visited May 2022Written April 7, 2023
- permia40,931 contributionsCharming with telling historyOne of the most charming and vibrant spaces in the city, it was great to relax for a time amongst the lovely surrounds. A centrepiece is the attractive fountain with figures of Three Graces under the canopy. All around are elegant buildings atop grand porticoes. A further attraction is the decorative street lamps designed by a young Antoni Gaudi.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 8, 2023
- TommoMelbourne, Australia50,436 contributionsExcellent vibrant squareThis a very popular tourist and busy square. It comes to life at night. The perimeter is scattered with bars restaurants and clubs. We dined at a lovely restaurant nad you will find many different types of performers.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 16, 2024
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Nomad_in_Transit
Copenhagen, Denmark27 contributions
May 2022
Placa Reial is just off the Ramble in the Barri Gotic and the square is a beautiful oasis. It is lined with restaurant and bars under the colonade and gives it a feeling of a city within the city.
The square hosts a book market from time to time, and its centre piece is the fountain by Gaudi, who was a very versatile artist. From the windows of our hotel in south west corner, we had a splendid view of city life. My favourite place for paëlla, Les Quinze Nits, is one of the many restaurants along the colonnade.
The square hosts a book market from time to time, and its centre piece is the fountain by Gaudi, who was a very versatile artist. From the windows of our hotel in south west corner, we had a splendid view of city life. My favourite place for paëlla, Les Quinze Nits, is one of the many restaurants along the colonnade.
Written April 8, 2023
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permia
Ireland40,931 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
One of the most charming and vibrant spaces in the city, it was great to relax for a time amongst the lovely surrounds.
A centrepiece is the attractive fountain with figures of Three Graces under the canopy. All around are elegant buildings atop grand porticoes.
A further attraction is the decorative street lamps designed by a young Antoni Gaudi.
A centrepiece is the attractive fountain with figures of Three Graces under the canopy. All around are elegant buildings atop grand porticoes.
A further attraction is the decorative street lamps designed by a young Antoni Gaudi.
Written April 8, 2023
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This a very popular tourist and busy square. It comes to life at night.
The perimeter is scattered with bars restaurants and clubs.
We dined at a lovely restaurant nad you will find many different types of performers.
The perimeter is scattered with bars restaurants and clubs.
We dined at a lovely restaurant nad you will find many different types of performers.
Written January 17, 2024
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KnoxTravler
Merritt Island, FL1,385 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Truly the most beautiful square in Barcelona. Full of bars and restaurants tucked away just off Las Ramblas. It is the epitome of Barcelona in both architecture and style. There are a number of well reviewed restaurants and bars on the square and just off.
Written June 6, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
Aug 2022
Placa Real seems like Placa Mayor (old main square) in the rest of Spain.
It's a rectangular square with many bars and restaurants at the ground level of the circling old residential buildings around it. The central part is dotted with palm trees and it is a popular meeting point.
However, I wouldn't consider having my drink or meal here, as it's a high tourist area.
Imo, it's rather a pass by, 10 min stop visit.
It's a rectangular square with many bars and restaurants at the ground level of the circling old residential buildings around it. The central part is dotted with palm trees and it is a popular meeting point.
However, I wouldn't consider having my drink or meal here, as it's a high tourist area.
Imo, it's rather a pass by, 10 min stop visit.
Written September 11, 2022
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JRMADA
United States3,377 contributions
Dec 2022
This is a really cool square. It looks worn out and a bit stained, but that is where its charm is. We can tell without trying that the food here is not the best as the restaurants look like tourist traps, but the vibe of the square is appealing. This place is probably good for drinks, but not for food. Someone here mentioned “secluded” and it is all but secluded. This is off Las Ramblas and nothing that is near Las Ramblas is secluded.
Written December 7, 2022
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,663 contributions
Aug 2021
Close to our hotel we walked here all the time and really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's quite a large square surrounded by pretty buildings with a nice fountain in the middle. You can get a takeaway or a coffee and enjoy the surroundings.
Written March 19, 2022
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Moscow, Russia118,396 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The square was built in the 19th century, designed by Francesc Daniel Molina i Casamajo. Previously, this place was the old Capuchin monastery of Santa Madrona, which burned down in 1835. The square was originally planned to be called the "Square of the Heroes of Spain", but for political reasons it acquired its current name.
Written December 8, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,694 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
The Plaça Reial is a public square in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and close to the southern end of La Rambla. The whole of the square is surrounded by arcades and buildings, which reminds me a lot of Plaza Mayor in Madrid. This is a popular tourist attraction, especially at night. The plaza has a large number of cafe, restaurants and several nightclubs, including Sidecar, Jamboree, and Karma.
When you’re in the square, make sure to look out for the Gaudi designed lampposts.
When you’re in the square, make sure to look out for the Gaudi designed lampposts.
Written July 16, 2019
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j l
New York City, NY2,152 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
It has Antoni Gaudi's first commissioned light posts. Other than that, it's similar to other square in Barcelona. It has many shops and place to eat. It's a nice place to hang out for awhile.
Written January 7, 2017
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KittykatM
29 contributions
How safe is Plaça Reial? I stayed here in the late 90s and it was the home of drug dealers, has it improved? I want to take my kids!
Mervyn Logan
Belfast, UK117 contributions
We saw none of it. Plenty of high profile police from time to time. Drugs obvious in some streets nearby.
Carmen
71 contributions
Come arrivare in questa piazza dall aereoporto? Dato che soggiorneremo proprio lì a breve?
Ho letto la metro liceu molto vicina ? Qlk sa il percorso non vorremmo camminare tanto a piedi dato il caldo e due stive con due bagagli a mano!!! Grazie
lorenza v
Viagrande, Italy53 contributions
la metro arriva sino al centro e le fermate sulla rambla danno la possibilità di arrivare alla placa real con pochi passi a piedi
Carmen
71 contributions
Ho letto che meglio evitare come zona barrio gotico e ravel se così si scrivono...
Visto che soggiorneremo proprio vicino Plaza ryal ad agosto p ultima settimana volevo sapere è vero?
Quali sono le zone da abitate notte e giorno ? Soprattutto notte ?
La metro luceu molto vicina al nostro hotel e ben collegata ??
prof
Piacenza, Italy2,052 contributions
vai tranquilla, sempre molta polizia in giro oltre a tanti turisti.
metro' sicura.
ad agosto, poi, e' festa tutte le sere.
buon soggiorno
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