Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019

1. Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro Marker

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(Catalan:) Tram de muralla i torres de planta quadrangular corresponents a la segona muralla de Barcino (segle IV dC). Es pot observar com en diferents èpoques s'han aixecat edificis a sobre de la construcció romana original, com el Palau de Requesens, construït al segle XIV.

(Spanish:) Tramo de muralla y torres de planta cuadrangular correspondientes a la segunda muralla de Barcino (siglo IV d.C.). Se puede observar que en épocas diferentes se han levantado edificios sobre la construcción romana original, como el Palacio de Requesens, construido en el siglo XIV

(English:) A stretch of wall and quadrangular towers from the second enclosing wall of Barcino (4th century AC). You can see that buildings were raised on the original Roman construction in various periods, such as the palace of the Requesens that was built in the 14th century.

Erected by Ajuntament de Barcelona, Museu d'Historia de Barcelona. (Marker Number R7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 41° 23.015′ N, 2° 10.715′ E.

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Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Barrio Gótico. It is at the intersection of Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro and Carrer de Jaume I, on the right when traveling south on Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro 4, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on the Iberian Peninsula,

in the Schengen Area,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

a Spanish colony,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carrer Dagueria (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer Baixada de Caçador (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Conjunt Monumental de la plaça del Rei / Monumental Ensemble of the Plaça del Rei (about 90 meters away); Miquel Llobet i Solés (about 90 meters away); Francisco Moragas Barret (about 120 meters away);

Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019

2. Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance, right in front of a stretch of the Roman wall that is the Palace of the Requesens.

Baixeras: A Symbolic Monumental School (about 120 meters away); Enric Morera (about 180 meters away); Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.

Roman Wall and Defence Towers: looking north on Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019

3. Roman Wall and Defence Towers: looking north on Carrer Sots-tinent Navarro

Taken from a spot roughly 70 meters south of the marker site, looking north towards it.

Marker Inset showing outline of the Roman Wall and location of access points image. Click for full size.

September 18, 2019

4. Marker Inset showing outline of the Roman Wall and location of access points

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.