Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
1. Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell Marker
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Erected by Ajuntament de Barcelona, Museu d'Historia de Barcelona. (Marker Number R4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 41° 22.893′ N, 2° 10.782′ E. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roman Tower: Plaça dels Traginers (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman City Wall and Gate: Pati Llimona (within shouting distance of this marker); Enric Morera (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Moragas Barret (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Baixeras: A Symbolic Monumental School (about 150 meters away); Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer Baixada de Caçador (about 150 meters away); Miquel Llobet i Solés (about 180 meters away); Carrer Dagueria (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2023
2. Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell Marker
This additional signage, also numbered R4, was probably placed to help tourists find the small side street/alleyway to the Roman ruins. In English it says simply, "Access to the area of the Roman wall that can be visited" It is very close to the featured R3 marker.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
3. Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
4. Roman Wall and Defense Towers: Carrer del Correu Vell Marker - wider but narrower view
The marker is visible here, standing up against the wall on the right. The roman wall section described on the marker is visible here at the end of the "street", where it opens up into a small courtyard or plaza.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019
5. Roman wall described by the Carrer del Correu Vell marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on August 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
