Admire the beautifully constructed iron El Born, which represents the beginning of modern Catalan architecture. Once a prominent marketplace, the center sits above recently discovered city ruins and now houses a museum and cultural center. Tour the 18th-century archeological remains of the La Ribera neighborhood to learn more about the destruction of the city during the War of Succession. Visit the center’s permanent exhibit of 18th-century artifacts found in the archeological excavation. Wander through the surrounding neighborhood for an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. Arrange your visit to El Born and discover more family-friendly attractions in Barcelona using our Barcelona online attractions planner.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Tours to El Born
El Born reviews
-
All sorts of seedy characters are loitering around this area. I left very quickly as I approached by 2 different men in broad daylight who looked like they are on crack and kept asking me for money...
All sorts of seedy characters are loitering around this area. I left very quickly as I approached by 2 different men in broad daylight who looked like they are on crack and kept asking me for money... more »
-
Beware of thieves!!! thieves operate throughout the day, Husband was pick pocketed in the middle of the day when lots of people were about. This spoilt our time at El born until that happened it was.... more
Beware of thieves!!! thieves operate throughout the day, Husband was pick pocketed in the middle of the day when lots of people were about. This spoilt our time at El born until that happened it was.... more »
Plan your trip to Barcelona
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Barcelona
Kid-friendly things to do in Barcelona
Hidden gems in Barcelona
Shopping in Barcelona
Side trips from Barcelona
Nearby attractions in Barcelona
Trips in El Born by other users
57 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
London
Porto
Barcelona
22 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM MEXICO
Madrid
Barcelona
Palma de Mallorca
11 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Barcelona
Paris
Rome
8 days in Barcelona
BY A USER FROM MALTA
Las Ramblas
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA
39 days in Barcelona
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Monument to Francesc Soler i Rovirosa
Casa Vicens
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
31 days in Europe & Marrakech
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
London
Dublin
Lisbon