The first stop is in the heart of the Gothic quarter, in a courtyard off Carrer Paradís. Here are the remains of the Temple of Augustus (about which you can learn more at the Museum of History of Barcelona), four columns that seem out of place and which directly inspired our next stop: the Parthenon Masriera (Carrer Bailén 70). This looks like a Greek temple but it was actually built in the late 19th century. Over the years it has been an artist’s studio, a theatre, and a religious residence. Today it is one of the city’s secrets and an enigma for many tourists (only the exterior may be viewed).The next discovery retains the maritime charm of the typical fishermen’s cottages by the sea. This is Plaza Prim, in the Poblenou district, a quiet enclave with a popular fish restaurant.
