El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria
9 expert reviews
“The ruins of the Barcelona that suffered the seige of 1714 lay buried underneath the cast-iron 19th century Born Market for centuries.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's
"At the end of the Passeig del Born, the pretty promenade at the heart of the neighborhood, is the Mercat del Born, the city's steel-and-glass ode to the industrial age."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Excavation in 2001 unearthed remains of whole streets flattened to make way for the much-hated citadel (ciutadella) – these are now on show on the exposed subterranean level."
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goop
"A permanent exhibition explores life in the city in the early 1700s, and is a great way to dip a toe into the city’s complicated and fascinating history."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Walk over some of the city’s most spectacular (but under-the-radar) architectural ruins from the 1700s."
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Time Out
"The old Born market has reopened as a cultural center."
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