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You are going to learn about our medieval city and the most important civial and religious buildings in our GOTHIC TOWN In the XIIth century, Barcelona acquired certain supremacy over the rest of Catalan countries. Barric Gòtic was born out of this power. 1. Can you name some of the most important building you will find in Barri Gòtic? 2. One of the most beautiful places in the Cathedral is THE CLOISTER. When was the cloister built? 3 .Why is the cloister famous? How long have these animals been associated with the Cathedral? - 4. Benind the Cathedral, you'll find a beautiful square full of important monuments. Can you mention some of them? - 5. The Catalan government seats in a beautiful Renaissance building:El Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya. What saint can you find in the façade? - 6. How do Catalans celebrate this festivity? - 7. What's the name of the Opera House that you'll find along the Ramblas? - 9. At the end of the 5 sections of the Ramblas, you'll see a famous statue? Who represents? Where is he pointing at? - 10. Just south of the statue is the seafront and PORT VELL, where the Rambla turns into the RAMBLA de MAR, a walkway over to the marina. What's the name of this new area? |