Roda el món i torna al Born
This old saying, loosely translated as “Go around the world and go back to Born”, was the title of a photo book by Oleguer Junyent. It has come to express what both born and adopted Barcelonians feel about the city: your home is in Barcelona.
Our Lady of the Seas
Oleguer Junyent (1876-1956), a multidisciplinary artist at the turn of the century, travelled around the world in 1908 on a journey lasting almost a year. He was an adventurer, but he always believed that going back home was what truly made him appreciate everything he saw and experienced while travelling.
We imagine Junyent would find solace in Santa Maria del Mar, the old cathedral built in the 14th century, a period when the city of Barcelona became one of the main powers in the Mediterranean.
This prosperity attracted sailors and fishermen, who turned the Ribera neighbourhood into one of Barcelona's most dynamic and densely populated areas. A population which needed a large place to worship and assemble, and thanks to whom, the new temple, a fine example of Catalan Gothic, came to be.
Find your home in El Born
We imagine Junyent would find solace in Santa Maria del Mar, the old cathedral built in the 14th century, a period when the city of Barcelona became one of the main powers in the Mediterranean.
This prosperity attracted sailors and fishermen, who turned the Ribera neighbourhood into one of Barcelona's most dynamic and densely populated areas. A population which needed a large place to worship and assemble, and thanks to whom, the new temple, a fine example of Catalan Gothic, came to be.
Is El Born a good neighbourhood?
Undoubtedly: this area is nowadays one of the most sought-after for ex-pats and locals alike. If you like the hustle and bustle of bars and old buildings, this is what you are looking for.
Renting a long-term flat in El Born is more than possible since most buildings have undergone profound renovations, and most incorporate lifts. The apartments surrounding the old market (now one of the sites of the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat) are usually big and have tall ceilings.
In contrast, the ones on the narrow streets (like Carrer Montcada, where the Picasso Museum is) are smaller but will give you the invaluable experience of living in centuries-old buildings. Finding the perfect flat in El Born won’t be difficult if you look in all the right places, like Badi!
Live in El Born like a local
Renting a long-term flat in El Born is more than possible since most buildings have undergone profound renovations, and most incorporate lifts. The apartments surrounding the old market (now one of the sites of the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat) are usually big and have tall ceilings.
In contrast, the ones on the narrow streets (like Carrer Montcada, where the Picasso Museum is) are smaller but will give you the invaluable experience of living in centuries-old buildings. Finding the perfect flat in El Born won’t be difficult if you look in all the right places, like Badi!
Culture, culture, culture!
As mentioned above, El Born is where you'll find your fair share of museums and old churches. Apart from the Museu Picasso, you can literally walk onto 18th-century Barcelona by visiting the Mercat del Born. When the old central market was going to be refurbished to become a library, the old city resurfaced and plans changed to make it into a history museum. While walking around, you can imagine what the old town must have been like then…
But suppose you really want to discover El Born as a local. In that case, you need to embrace the vermouth culture: the many terraces, bodegas and classic venues, such as El Xampanyet, will show you what truly becoming a Barcelonian looks like.
Just remember: you can go where you please, but always, always go back to El Born.
Find your place in El Born
But suppose you really want to discover El Born as a local. In that case, you need to embrace the vermouth culture: the many terraces, bodegas and classic venues, such as El Xampanyet, will show you what truly becoming a Barcelonian looks like.
Just remember: you can go where you please, but always, always go back to El Born.
This old saying, loosely translated as “Go around the world and go back to Born”, was the title of a photo book by Oleguer Junyent. It has come to express what both born and adopted Barcelonians feel about the city: your home is in Barcelona.
Our Lady of the Seas
Oleguer Junyent (1876-1956), a multidisciplinary artist at the turn of the century, travelled around the world in 1908 on a journey lasting almost a year. He was an adventurer, but he always believed that going back home was what truly made him appreciate everything he saw and experienced while travelling.
We imagine Junyent would find solace in Santa Maria del Mar, the old cathedral built in the 14th century, a period when the city of Barcelona became one of the main powers in the Mediterranean.
This prosperity attracted sailors and fishermen, who turned the Ribera neighbourhood into one of Barcelona's most dynamic and densely populated areas. A population which needed a large place to worship and assemble, and thanks to whom, the new temple, a fine example of Catalan Gothic, came to be.
Find your home in El Born
We imagine Junyent would find solace in Santa Maria del Mar, the old cathedral built in the 14th century, a period when the city of Barcelona became one of the main powers in the Mediterranean.
This prosperity attracted sailors and fishermen, who turned the Ribera neighbourhood into one of Barcelona's most dynamic and densely populated areas. A population which needed a large place to worship and assemble, and thanks to whom, the new temple, a fine example of Catalan Gothic, came to be.
Is El Born a good neighbourhood?
Undoubtedly: this area is nowadays one of the most sought-after for ex-pats and locals alike. If you like the hustle and bustle of bars and old buildings, this is what you are looking for.
Renting a long-term flat in El Born is more than possible since most buildings have undergone profound renovations, and most incorporate lifts. The apartments surrounding the old market (now one of the sites of the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat) are usually big and have tall ceilings.
In contrast, the ones on the narrow streets (like Carrer Montcada, where the Picasso Museum is) are smaller but will give you the invaluable experience of living in centuries-old buildings. Finding the perfect flat in El Born won’t be difficult if you look in all the right places, like Badi!
Live in El Born like a local
Renting a long-term flat in El Born is more than possible since most buildings have undergone profound renovations, and most incorporate lifts. The apartments surrounding the old market (now one of the sites of the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat) are usually big and have tall ceilings.
In contrast, the ones on the narrow streets (like Carrer Montcada, where the Picasso Museum is) are smaller but will give you the invaluable experience of living in centuries-old buildings. Finding the perfect flat in El Born won’t be difficult if you look in all the right places, like Badi!
Culture, culture, culture!
As mentioned above, El Born is where you'll find your fair share of museums and old churches. Apart from the Museu Picasso, you can literally walk onto 18th-century Barcelona by visiting the Mercat del Born. When the old central market was going to be refurbished to become a library, the old city resurfaced and plans changed to make it into a history museum. While walking around, you can imagine what the old town must have been like then…
But suppose you really want to discover El Born as a local. In that case, you need to embrace the vermouth culture: the many terraces, bodegas and classic venues, such as El Xampanyet, will show you what truly becoming a Barcelonian looks like.
Just remember: you can go where you please, but always, always go back to El Born.
Find your place in El Born
But suppose you really want to discover El Born as a local. In that case, you need to embrace the vermouth culture: the many terraces, bodegas and classic venues, such as El Xampanyet, will show you what truly becoming a Barcelonian looks like.
Just remember: you can go where you please, but always, always go back to El Born.
