La Ribera, Barcelona

Name: La Ribera
Address: calle de Montcada, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

#131 among attractions in Barcelona

Square, Historic walking areas, Neighbourhood

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La Ribera is one of the areas of the quarter of Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera of Ciutat Vella of Barcelona. ()

Local name: Barrio de La Ribera Coordinates: 41°23'3"N, 2°10'56"E

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calle de MontcadaCiutat Vella (Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera)Barcelona 08003 Spain

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La Ribera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Picasso Museum, Santa Maria del Mar, Museum of the History of Barcelona, El Cap de Barcelona.

~430 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Picasso Museum, Barcelona
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's El Born district, the Picasso Museum is a tribute to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. This museum is a must-see destination for art lovers and history enthusiasts visiting the city.
~160 ftSW
Elegant 14th-century church with 3 naves
Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona
1 min walk • Santa Maria del Mar is an exquisite example of Catalan Gothic architecture nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Ribera district. Built between 1329 and 1383, the church stands as a testament to the city's maritime past and the wealth of its merchant class during the...
~1270 ftW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Museum of the History of Barcelona, Barcelona
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, the Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) offers a unique journey through the city's rich past. This cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the historical heritage of Barcelona, from its...
~1200 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
El Cap de Barcelona, Barcelona
6 min walk • El Cap de Barcelona is a striking sculpture that adds a splash of color and whimsy to the cityscape of Barcelona, Spain. Created by the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, this remarkable piece stands as a testament to the city's dedication to public art and its...
~1070 ftN
Chocolate museum with workshops
Museu de la Xocolata, Barcelona
6 min walk • Museu de la Xocolata or Museo del Chocolate in Spanish, is a private museum in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, owned by the Gremio de Pastelería de Barcelona.
~1320 ftW
Monuments and statues
Topos V, Barcelona
7 min walk • Topos V, or simply Topos, is a sculpture by the Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, standing at Plaça del Rei in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.
~1420 ftW
Remains of 4 Roman temple columns
Temple d'August, Barcelona
7 min walk • The Temple of Augustus in Barcelona was a Roman temple built during the Imperial period in the colony of Barcino. The temple was the central building on Tàber Hill, currently in Carrer del Paradís number 10, in the city's so-called Gothic Quarter. The dedication to Augustus is traditional, but unproven.
~140 ftS
Historical place, Memorial
Fossar de les Moreres, Barcelona
1 min walk • The Fossar de les Moreres is a memorial square in Barcelona, adjacent to the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. The plaza was built over a cemetery where defenders of the city were buried following the Siege of Barcelona at the end of the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714.
~1340 ftW
Square
Plaça del Rei, Barcelona
7 min walk • Plaça del Rei is a 14th-century medieval public square in the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The square is surrounded by the Palau Reial Major including the Saló del Tinell, the Palau del Lloctinent, the 15th-century tower Mirador del Rei Martí, and the Capella Reial de Santa Àgata.
~510 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària, Barcelona
3 min walk • The Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària, in English Textile and Clothing Museum, is a museum opened on 1982 and located in the Palau Reial de Pedralbes in Barcelona. The museum possesses countless objects and pieces of major artistic and historical value that make up their collections of garments, fabrics and jewellery.
~1450 ftN
Castle-style building dating to 1888
Castle of the Three Dragons, Barcelona
7 min walk • The Castle of the Three Dragons, is the popular name given to the modernisme building built between 1887–1888 as a Café-Restaurant for the 1888 Universal Exposition of Barcelona by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is La Ribera open?

La Ribera is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to La Ribera?

Nearby attractions include Sant Pere, Barcelona (1 min walk), Fossar de les Moreres, Barcelona (1 min walk), Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona (1 min walk), Barcelona Roman amphitheatre and circus, Barcelona (2 min walk).

How to get to La Ribera by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Ribera:

Bus

Pla de Palau - Av. Marquès de l'Argentera • Lines: H14 (3 min walk)
Pla de Palau - Parc de la Ciutadella • Lines: N0, N28 (3 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Estació de França (5 min walk)
Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (19 min walk)

Metro

Jaume I • Lines: L4 (5 min walk)
Barceloneta • Lines: L4 (6 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (14 min walk)
Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica • Lines: T4 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (19 min walk)
Barcelona (31 min walk)