The Raval is one of Barcelona’s liveliest and most diverse neighbourhoods, with world-class museums, medieval corners and plenty of street life. Terpy is on Carrer de Valldonzella, next to the MACBA area. This is our route through the neighbourhood.
MACBA and Plaça dels Àngels
The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona occupies a white building that has become an icon of the neighbourhood. Its square, Plaça dels Àngels, is a meeting point for skaters from all over the world.
CCCB
Next door is the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, with exhibitions, film seasons and debates. Its programme is well worth checking out.
Former Hospital of the Holy Cross
A Gothic complex that served as a hospital for centuries and now houses the Biblioteca de Catalunya. Its inner garden, with its orange trees, is one of the most peaceful spots in the city centre.
Rambla del Raval and Botero’s cat
The Rambla del Raval is wide and lined with terraces. At the end you’ll find the Gat, Fernando Botero’s huge cat sculpture and one of the neighbourhood’s classic photo spots.
Sant Pau del Camp
A small Romanesque church, one of the oldest in Barcelona, with a beautiful cloister. It’s surprising to find it right in the heart of the neighbourhood.
La Boqueria and La Rambla
The Raval stretches as far as La Rambla, home to the Mercat de la Boqueria. Go in the morning to see it when it’s less crowded.
Tips for visiting the Raval
- Keep an eye on your belongings: as in the rest of the city centre, there are pickpockets.
- Don’t buy anything from street vendors, and certainly not cannabis: not only is it illegal, but you don’t know what you’re getting.
- Consuming cannabis in public places is a criminal offence.
How to get there
The nearest stops are Universitat (L1 and L2) and Liceu or Sant Antoni. Terpy is a private association, for members aged 18 and over only and by invitation. You can contact us via the contact page.
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