Call de Barcelona , Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer la Palla
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 31, 2023
1. Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer la Palla Marker
Llenç de muralla i dues de les torres quadrangulars pertanyents al segon recinte emmurallat de Barcino (segle IV dC). A l’Edat Mitjana es va edificar sobre la muralla i es van reformar algunes de les obertures orginals de les torres, que van ser convertides en finestrals gotics.
Lienzo de muralla y dos de las torres cuadrangulares pertenecientes al Segundo recinto amurallado de Barcino (siglo IV d.C.). En la Edad Media, se edificó sobre la muralla y se reformaron algunas de las aperturas originales de las torres, covirtiéndolas en ventanales góticos.
A portion of the city wall and two of the quadrangular towers from the second enclosing wall of Barcino (4th century AC). In the Middle Ages, buildings were erected on the wall and some of the original tower openings were altered by turning them into large Gothic windows.
Erected by Ayutament de Barcelona. (Marker Number R11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 23.035′ N, 2° 10.492′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia).
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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: Roman Aqueduct and Gate: Plaça Nova (within shouting distance of this marker); Sant Felip Neri Bombing Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Aerial Bombing of the Plaza / El Bombardeo de la Plaza / El Bombardeig de la Plaça (within shouting distance of this marker); Casal de Montserrat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Call: Carrer de Sant Sever (about 90 meters away); Collegi Sant Jordi / College of Sant Jordi (about 120 meters away); El Call: Placeta de Manuel Ribé
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 31, 2023
2. Roman Wall and Defence Towers: Carrer la Palla Marker
The marker is on the left in this view of the Roman wall in the distance. Access has been restricted by fencing.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
