" Muralla Romana "

The name may transport you somewhere in Rome, but no.

Opposite the Collegi d'Arquitectes are two Roman Towers that can't be missed.
( take note of its height )
It was renovated in the 12th century.





There is also a niche on the left side, that holds the statue of Sant Roch,
believed to ward away the plague.
Infront of this, is an arch of the Roman Aqueduct that was constructed in 1958.





* where was this *
Plaça Nova- BCN

" Plaza de A. Garriga I Bachs "

From Plaça Nova, head towards Pl. de Garriga i Bachs.



It is a small quiet plaza where you'd find five heroic statues of 1809, dedicated to them.



According to a travel book :
they were those who attempted to take Monjüic Castle from
the Napoleonic occupiers; three hid in the cathedral organ for days before
they were caught and hanged.
In this dusty plaça, were also a row of charming sepia painted tile works.





You could catch street performers during the night, but with not much ample lighting,
this street can be quite dark though.



* where was this *
Pl. de Garriga Bachs

" Barcino "

These quirky letterings places you along Plaça Nova,
just a few feet away from Barcelona Cathedral, Palau de la Generaitat and Ajuntament.
When you see this sign, then for sure, you're in the Barri Gothic area.



It was designed by poet Joan Brossa in 1944.
It's also right infront of Colegi d'arquitectes.



I reckon there are flea markets that takes place infront of BCN Cathderal,
and a christmas market during December.
this was taken at night.



* where was this *
Plaça Nova- BCN

" Colegi d'Arquitectes "

This dreary building but otherwise sketchy frieze infront of Plaça Nova
was designed by Pablo Picasso.
He sent it from France for his only piece of public art in BCN.



It was built in 1962, and is the Colegi d'Arquitectes.( school of architecture )


* where was this *
Plaça Nova- BCN