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  • Philip_Bolster
    Groningen, The Netherlands884 contributions
    A hidden gem
    Not easy to find, but definitely worth searching for. These are the oldest parts of Barcelona, the remains of the Roman temple (1st century BC). No entrance fee.
    Review of: MUHBA Temple d'August
    Written November 4, 2023
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  • nam p
    52 contributions
    Beautiful
    This is nostalgic place and very artsy. Only take a few mins to go around the place and admire this beauty. You definitely gonna pass by this place when you go around the cathedral. Take a moment to step inside, it's free.
    Review of: Palau de Lloctinent
    Written April 14, 2023
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  • JnVSydney
    Greater Sydney, Australia18,342 contributions
    Lovely medieval fountain.....
    During 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.
    Review of: Font de Santa Anna
    Written December 23, 2022
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  • on_the_go_98765
    Tucson18,350 contributions
    Two little brothers, up against the Romans
    Things 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.
    Review of: Font de Sant Just
    Written October 1, 2018
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
    Remnants of a Fountain
    This 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.
    Review of: Font Pla de la Boqueria
    Written October 16, 2023
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  • MattJane
    Bel Air, MD100 contributions
    Great Museum
    We 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.
    Review of: MUHBA Domus Avinyo
    Written April 22, 2017
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  • Richard S
    Queensbury, UK731 contributions
    Go into the archives building to see the foundations
    The entrance is free and once inside you can the old walls and through a glass panel in the floor the old foundations
    Review of: Medieval Walls
    Written February 8, 2019
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