Portal de Santa Madrona

The only surviving gateway in the mediaeval wall from the 14th-century city.This gate that led into Barcelona is also the most privileged entryway to the current Baluard de les Drassanes or Baluard de Santa Madrona, a bastion which was added in the 18th century.

Jardines del Baluard - Little park & gardens with a wide walking path & remnants of a historic city wall & gate. They usually are closed to the public and we were fortunate enough to come here on a 1st Sunday of the month - one of the rare occastions when they are openRead more