The Hidden gem that most surprised me was the Roman temple remains. They were so tall! Here in the US, we do not have very few ancient buildings, so even the sight of the columns in the video was really unusual for me. I will try to get our group to pass that spot when we visit in December. The Picasso Hidden gem was really well described too!
Wow, that was fascinating to see the baths in the very back of the shop! I also loved that via the elevator down to the metro station showing the section of the medieval wall! Have to add these hidden gems to our next visit! Definitely would love to know more hidden gems! Great job as usual Patrick!
Hey Patrick. Headed to Barcelona next month and your videos have really helped me be more informed and I feel a lot more at ease about traveling. Do you have any recommendations on where to get souvenirs/gifts to bring back home?
I studied art at LLOTJA school in carrer Avinyo (over 20 years ago) and I must tell that churros from carrer dels banys nous were spectacular tasteful then. I hope they keep doing them the same way so any visitors can enjoy them too!!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona We're talking about 20 years ago. The school was located in the historical building EL BOLSIN, which was basically a gentleman club for wealthy bourgeoisie's catalan men in the XIX century and part of the XXth. Despìte the goverment had agreed to lend it for the Arts School, it was well known that they prefered to speculate and hire it or sell it to a rich firm, or for more private financial purposes. The school was forced to move to a different location in the end and then goverment suddenly lost interest in it. They simply closed and abandoned this wonderful place, and it became dirty, broken and got ruined (a lot more of how it was before when we still were studying there. When something was broken they never gave the school the necessary means to repair or even allowed us to do it ourselves because they wanted to force us to abbandon it). Last time I was there (before covid) I almost cried of happyness when I discovered that some cultural associations from the district managed to claim it in order to save it from decay and ruin. It's rumored that it will be fully restored and it will become again some kind of Art Facility and I hope so. I'll be happy enough if it belongs to neighbour's purposes even If I'm not allowed to enter anymore (because I am from a different district). We students have tons of anecdotes of our time inside EL BOLSIN. It was marvellous and decadent at the same time, with its marvellous wooden double doors, dirty aged tiled floors, broken stained glass windows, our photography laboratory in the old kitchen room..... It was even rumoured to have its own ghost!!
I’ve been to Barcelona a few times and missed a lot as the kids were younger. We’re heading back again in 2 weeks and will definitely check these out. Thanks. ❤
The Xurreria on Banys Nous 8 has the best churros. Very small place but churros are oh soooo good! Everytime I have the chance to go to Barçelona, I make it a must to go. 😋😋😋
I bought a great jacket at Oliver, and somehow missed the baths at the very back. That surprised me! I should have hired you to show me some hidden gems in the neighborhood, since I didn't know about most of them.
About 10 years ago we were in Barcelona and in the gothic quarter we found the tiniest, I mean super tiny cafe which was so very amazing with it's Stone and timber walls low ceiling and so very dark even in the middle of the day. We tried to find it the next day and couldn't?! Wonder if it's still there.
Hanks for all your videos Patrick it will help a lot on our visit by december on christmas but can you recommend us cheap places or street to eat in Barcelona? As you said not in lasramblas😁😅 i saw some of your best restaurants to eat but how about places or streets where most of the restaurants are good and affordable? Thank you very much... ❤
Patrick do you take small groups or individual tourists on a 1/2 day tours? Please let me know. Clearly you would get compansated for your time. Time table 3 days April 19-22, 2024.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona aah I'm sorry. I did actually feel like a bit of mosso de teclado... just coz I recently passed 500 days on Duolingo in Catalan (after waiting 20 years to start 🤣) Great vid otherwise 😘
Get my FREE Guide to the Gothic Quarter here: bit.ly/gothicquarterguide
that oliver decoracion store is so beautiful in itself, it looks magical, I think its already an attraction, even without seeing the baths.
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The Hidden gem that most surprised me was the Roman temple remains. They were so tall! Here in the US, we do not have very few ancient buildings, so even the sight of the columns in the video was really unusual for me. I will try to get our group to pass that spot when we visit in December. The Picasso Hidden gem was really well described too!
Those are always surprising to people who aren’t expecting them. How long are you staying in Barcelona?
Thank you so much for all this info! You are the best
Thank you
Still and always your fan..I have to keep on watching so I can really absorb your wonderful guide. 2 more months of us!! Thank you Patrick💞
Much appreciated! The trip is getting closer!
Good morning. Another great video. I really liked the baths at the back of the furniture store😊
Those are the definition of hidden gems for me!
Wow! The temple walls ! And that bar ! Next time I will look for them
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Awesome video! Very informative and clear. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate it!
Wow, that was fascinating to see the baths in the very back of the shop! I also loved that via the elevator down to the metro station showing the section of the medieval wall! Have to add these hidden gems to our next visit! Definitely would love to know more hidden gems! Great job as usual Patrick!
Thanks Barbara! There are so many more gems 💎 in the city
I've been a number of times and had no idea about the Roman Temple. Very cool. Great city.
Next time you gotta check it out!!
We(Me, wife and 2 kids) loved walking the gothic quarter. This video would be helpful to anyone visiting Barcelona.
Thanks Eric, im glad you enjoyed
Just got back from a city break in Barcelona, wish Id watched this video before I went. Oh well, Ill know for next time i go there.
The 12th century Mikveh. Wow !
Right?
I knew about the first 3, but not the last one! Really well made and interesting video :)
Appreciate it!
Love it !!! Thank you !!!
Thanks!!
Hey Patrick. Headed to Barcelona next month and your videos have really helped me be more informed and I feel a lot more at ease about traveling. Do you have any recommendations on where to get souvenirs/gifts to bring back home?
Really glad to hear that! I have that info included in some of my travel guides! The Gothic Quarter guide is free in the link below!
Awesome video never knew about the Roman temple ruins in the gothic quarter. Will be a must see for next time I come.
Always a reason to return
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona I agree such an amazing city!
Coming to Barca in Jan and actually staying in c. Avinyo so I'm 100% going to follow your trail 😊
Very cool! You’ll be right there. How long will you be here?
I was in that elevator in 2022 and had NO IDEA those were the city walls. So cool--love this hidden gems series!
Thanks!!
Thank you! We are here now and will definitely check them out :)
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I studied art at LLOTJA school in carrer Avinyo (over 20 years ago) and I must tell that churros from carrer dels banys nous were spectacular tasteful then. I hope they keep doing them the same way so any visitors can enjoy them too!!
Thats awesome! When did you study there? Lots of people love the churros
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona We're talking about 20 years ago. The school was located in the historical building EL BOLSIN, which was basically a gentleman club for wealthy bourgeoisie's catalan men in the XIX century and part of the XXth.
Despìte the goverment had agreed to lend it for the Arts School, it was well known that they prefered to speculate and hire it or sell it to a rich firm, or for more private financial purposes.
The school was forced to move to a different location in the end and then goverment suddenly lost interest in it. They simply closed and abandoned this wonderful place, and it became dirty, broken and got ruined (a lot more of how it was before when we still were studying there. When something was broken they never gave the school the necessary means to repair or even allowed us to do it ourselves because they wanted to force us to abbandon it).
Last time I was there (before covid) I almost cried of happyness when I discovered that some cultural associations from the district managed to claim it in order to save it from decay and ruin. It's rumored that it will be fully restored and it will become again some kind of Art Facility and I hope so. I'll be happy enough if it belongs to neighbour's purposes even If I'm not allowed to enter anymore (because I am from a different district).
We students have tons of anecdotes of our time inside EL BOLSIN. It was marvellous and decadent at the same time, with its marvellous wooden double doors, dirty aged tiled floors, broken stained glass windows, our photography laboratory in the old kitchen room..... It was even rumoured to have its own ghost!!
I’ve been to Barcelona a few times and missed a lot as the kids were younger. We’re heading back again in 2 weeks and will definitely check these out. Thanks. ❤
You’re welcome! Enjoy
The Xurreria on Banys Nous 8 has the best churros. Very small place but churros are oh soooo good! Everytime I have the chance to go to Barçelona, I make it a must to go. 😋😋😋
Nice! It’s a very popular spot
I bought a great jacket at Oliver, and somehow missed the baths at the very back. That surprised me! I should have hired you to show me some hidden gems in the neighborhood, since I didn't know about most of them.
No! Well, when you come back
How much was it
The jacket? 89 euros @@HardCandy01
Hi Patrick, nice video the store and rooftop are for me the 💎 did not about it, thx for sharing.
You’re welcome!
About 10 years ago we were in Barcelona and in the gothic quarter we found the tiniest, I mean super tiny cafe which was so very amazing with it's Stone and timber walls low ceiling and so very dark even in the middle of the day. We tried to find it the next day and couldn't?! Wonder if it's still there.
Do you remember anything else about it?
Cant wait we'll be their in 3 weeks 😁
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Hanks for all your videos Patrick it will help a lot on our visit by december on christmas but can you recommend us cheap places or street to eat in Barcelona? As you said not in lasramblas😁😅 i saw some of your best restaurants to eat but how about places or streets where most of the restaurants are good and affordable? Thank you very much... ❤
Check out the food map in the descriptions of the videos!
I’ve been to BCN 3 times and I feel like I haven’t scratched the surface yet, still need to explore Montjuïc!
So many things to see! When was the last time your were here?
August , I went to the gracia festival, it was amazing apart from the anti tourist graffiti 😂 ‘guiris go home’
Patrick do you take small groups or individual tourists on a 1/2 day tours? Please let me know. Clearly you would get compansated for your time. Time table 3 days April 19-22, 2024.
Yes Helen! All requests need to be sent by email! Thank you
2:01 Banys nous= Old baths, or new baths 🤔?
It was corrected on the screen. New. Thank you for catching that.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona aah I'm sorry. I did actually feel like a bit of mosso de teclado... just coz I recently passed 500 days on Duolingo in Catalan (after waiting 20 years to start 🤣) Great vid otherwise 😘
@impikufungisisa6998 good on you in the Duolingo! That’s quite a stretch.
Can you you do 10 popular things that are actually worth it
Are you saying nine of the things I suggested are worth it?? 😂😂
Banys Nous means NEW BATHS.
Yes it does!