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Montcada Street
Running down towards the sea and the Santa María del Mar Church, the Carrer Montcada is full of palaces that were built from the Middle Ages until the 18th century.
The architecture is mainly Gothic in style and the palaces tend to have attractive central courtyards surrounded by a main stairwell.
The street dates back to 1148, when Guillem de Montcada gave the land to the city, and this area soon became the centre of the commercial life in La Ribera quarter.
The first palace visitors come across when heading towards the port is Palau Berenguer d'Aguilar, which now houses the Picasso Museum and dates from the 13th century.
The next two palaces, Palau Castellet and Palau Meca, are also part of the Picasso Museum.
Just opposite is Palau dels Marquesos de Llió, now housing the Textile Museum.
Beside it, lies Palau Dalmasses, rebuilt in the 17th century.
Finally, at number 25, is Palau Cervelló-Giudice.
Along with the historical buildings and museums, the street also has many bars, cafés and souvenir shops.
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Montcada Street
Carrer Montcada
08003 Barcelona
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Some of the nearest hotels (near or around)
Hotel Montblanc ***
Via Laietana, 61 - 08003 Barcelona
Park Hotel ***
Marquès de Argentera 11 - 08003 Barcelona
Hotel Laietana Palace ****
Via Laietana 17 - 08003 Barcelona
Hotel Santa Marta **
General Castaños 14 - 08003 Barcelona
Hotel Via Layetana
Via Layetana 63 - 08003 Barcelona
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