Plaça Nova square with Barcelona Cathedral Gothic spires in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Spain
Pedestrians walk across Plaça Nova in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with the 14th-century Barcelona Cathedral's Gothic spires visible in the background under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
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Barcelona's Gothic Heart
Plaça Nova serves as one of the main gateways to Barcelona's Barri Gòtic, where Roman history meets medieval architecture. The square's ancient stone pavement has witnessed over two millennia of history.
The Cathedral's Presence
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia dominates the skyline with its distinctive Gothic spires, constructed primarily between the 13th and 15th centuries. The cathedral remains the seat of the Archdiocese of Barcelona.
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