Legend has it that Sant Just was once the burial ground where early Christian martyrs were laid to rest. The Square of Sant Just is the only portion that is left today of that cemetery. The predominant feature of the place is the entrance to the church Església dels Sants Just i Pastor. Across from the church is the aristocratic town house Palau Moixó, open to visitors.

In many ways, this plaza is the political heart of Catalan culture. Back in the Roman period, the square was the place where important government buildings were located. The seat of the Catalan government and the City Hall are also here.

Temple d'August is a pagan temple built in the first century BC in the center of the Roman city. Most historians believe that it was dedicated to the Emperor Caesar Augustus, hence the name.

The Square of the King is located at the very end of Carrer Baixada de Santa Clara and boasts an impressive collection of architectural marvels. Great Royal Palace, Palau Reial, Museu d'Història de la Ciutat, and the Palatine Chapel of Santa Agata are all here.

The square and the statue herein located are both dedicated to Ramón Berenguer, the count of Barcelona. Neighboring the statue are the ancient Roman fort walls and a Gothic Tower.

The Museu Frederic Marès is located in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. It houses a range of Spanish sculptures dating from the Middle Ages through to the 19th century. The museum is said to have one of the largest repositories of medieval sculptures in the region.

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (Catalan: Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàli, Spanish: Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia), also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed throughout the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloisters enclosing the Well of the Geese (Fuente de las Ocas) were completed about 1450. The neo-Gothic façade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that is common to Catalan churches in the 19th century. The cathedral is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona, a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered martyrdom during Roman times in this city.

The Archdeacon House was built in the 15th century, by order of Archdeacon Lluís Desplà, who thus turned his residence into a Gothic and Renaissance palace. The house now holds the municipal archives. Visitors are welcome to view the courtyard and the exterior.

Plaça Nova is the birthplace of the old city. Every Thursday the square turns into an open-air antique market. Collegi de Architects where Pablo Picasso received education is located here.

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a romantic and tranquil square in the heart of Barri Gòtic. It occupies the site of a medieval cemetery. The key historic attraction here is La Iglesia de Sant Felip Neri - a Gothic church bombed during the Spanish civil war.