Portal del Bisbe, Roman city gate in Gothic Quarter, Spain.
The Portal del Bisbe features stone towers that frame a passageway connecting the Palau de la Generalitat with the Cases dels Canonges in Barcelona.
Built in 1928, this gate incorporates elements of Roman architecture and forms part of Barcelona's ancient defensive wall system that protected the city.
The Portal del Bisbe stands as a Cultural Asset of National Interest, marking the entrance to a network of medieval streets in Barcelona's oldest district.
Located near Barcelona Cathedral and accessible through Jaume I metro station, this stone gateway receives numerous visitors throughout the day.
The gate structure combines Roman architectural elements with modern restoration work from the early twentieth century, marking different periods of Barcelona's development.
Location: Gothic Quarter
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Part of: Roman city wall in Barcelona
GPS coordinates: 41.38401,2.17542
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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