Every year more than 9 million people visit Barcelona. It is estimated that, of these, 60% walk through the streets of the Gothic Quarter. And no one is surprised.
Rossini’s Restaurant has the privilege of being located in a unique space such as Plaza Real, a peaceful oasis in the middle from the crowded streets of Barcelona’s city center.
In this article, we give you 5 suggestions of places to visit near the Plaza Real, so you can combine it with your visit to Rossini.
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La Rambla
- 900 meters from Plaza Real
- Pedestrian street
- 4,5
- Free
- All day
According to data from the Observatori del Turisme a Barcelona, it is estimated that almost 75% of visitors to the city walk along the Rambla at some point during their trip. It is, without a doubt, the most visited place in the city.
It was the first wide street in all of Barcelona. It is also known for having the Canaletes fountain, a celebration point for F.C. Barcelona fans.
As you walk along the Rambla you will find fresh flower stalls that give a special aroma to the street’s atmosphere.
Liceu's Theater
- 400 meters from Plaza Real
- Theater / Operas
- 4,7
- Check
- All day
If you love opera, you definitely have to make a stop at the Gran Teatro del Liceu.
Since its inauguration in 1847 this building, situated in the Rambla, has suffered several accidents, such as an anarchist attack in 1893, and a big fire in 1994.
It is one of the great theaters of international fame with a high quality opera program.
Palau Güell
- 250 meters from Plaza Real
- Museum
- 4,6
- Check
- Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Maybe it is one of the most unknown works of the modernist architect, Antoni Gaudí. It was the first project ordered by Eusebi Güell, who later asked him to build one of his most famous works, the Park Güell.
The building was inaugurated in 1890 as the residence of Güell’s family. In it, the architect built a rather sober facade, which contrasted with the “trencadís” chimneys on the roof. It is a monument that shows all the talent that Gaudí had to show to Barcelona.
Wax Museum
- 400 meters from Plaza Real
- Museum
- 4,1
- Check
- From 10:30 am to 8:30 pm
Since 1973 Barcelona has had a Wax Museum located on the Rambla and close to the Port. The building, however, was built in 1867 to be the headquarters of the Bank of Barcelona.
Currently, the museum contains more than 250 wax figures of historical figures or current celebrities. In this original museum, you will have a great time letting yourself surprised by the different rooms.
Boqueria Market
- 550 meters from Plaza Real
- Shopping
- 4,5
- Free
- All day
Boqueria’s market is one of the most visited places and the main attraction of the Rambla.
It was built on top of the San José de los Carmelitas convent, which was burned down in 1835. In fact, the market retains the name of San José, although it is commonly called “La Boqueria”.
Inside the market there are more than 300 stalls, and it has become a gastronomic reference point. In 2005 it won the award for Best Market in the World at the World Markets Congress celebrated in Washington (USA).
But, like any trip, it starts at the beginning. And in this case, from the Rossini Restaurant in Plaza Real, where you can find a wide variety of Italian specialties that will bring you to the Mediterranean.
