{"id":58252,"date":"2023-05-23T08:04:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T06:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/el-born-neighbourhood-bcn\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T09:55:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T08:55:01","slug":"el-born-neighbourhood-bcn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/fr\/el-born-neighbourhood-bcn\/","title":{"rendered":"El Born: Discover the secrets of Barcelona’s Neighbourhoods"},"content":{"rendered":"

Found in the\u00a0<\/span>Ciutat Vella<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>(Old Town) of Barcelona, in between the\u00a0<\/span>Gothic Quarter <\/b>and the\u00a0<\/span>Ciutadella Park<\/a><\/b>, is the trendy and popular neighbourhood of\u00a0<\/span>El Born<\/b>. The area is home to some of the city\u2019s oldest buildings and yet has a reputation as being one of the most hip and fashionable places in Barcelona. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bars, caf\u00e9s and restaurants line the streets, meaning there\u2019s always an exciting buzz about the place. However, El Born isn\u2019t simply a great spot for some food and drinks. Above all else, you are just 15-minutes\u2019 walk from the beach! There is also plenty of culture to immerse yourself in. So, without further ado, let us introduce you to your\u00a0<\/span>new<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>favourite Barcelona neighbourhood<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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History of El Born<\/b><\/h2>\n

The history of the area dates back to the Roman period<\/span>. Many early inhabitants were fisherman and dockworkers (due to the area’s proximity to the sea). But over time, the population began to incorporate noblemen and rich merchants who decided to construct their houses in this beautiful part of the city. Even today, there is quite the melting pot of people that live in El Born. From pensioners playing cards, to young people, international students and local Barcelonians, this district makes itself welcome to all walks of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nowadays, people use the name of \u2018El Born\u2019 to refer to the larger neighbourhood of\u00a0<\/span>Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera<\/b>, stretching from Barceloneta up to the Palau de la M\u00fasica. However, this is a common misconception, as historically El Born has only been used to refer to the lower part of the neighbourhood,\u00a0<\/span>La Ribera<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Legend says that the name El Born is derived from the Catalan word \u2018<\/span>bornejar<\/span><\/i>\u2019, meaning to joust. During medieval times, jousting tournaments were held on the strip that is now called\u00a0<\/span>Passeig del Born<\/b>, and in present day it still remains one of the neighbourhood\u2019s most lively street.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to see and do in El Born\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Cultural sights<\/b><\/h3>\n