La Boqueria
A large public market in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, entered from La Rambla. Its stalls sell fruit, seafood, ham and sweets under a high iron roof. It is one of the foremost landmarks of the city.
- Where
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 41.3818, 2.1715
Get the La Boqueria stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at La Boqueria. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Catalonia volume with your photos and a note.
Near La Boqueria
La Rambla 0.1 km
A tree lined pedestrian street in central Barcelona, running about 1.2 kilometres from Plaça de Catalunya to the old harbour. Flower stalls, street performers and the Boqueria market line the way. It is one of the busiest walks in the city.
Palau Güell 0.4 km
A mansion near the Rambla that Antoni Gaudí designed for the industrial family of Eusebi Güell. It was completed in the 1880s, and its rooftop is crowded with colourful chimneys. It is now a museum open to visitors.
Barcelona Cathedral 0.5 km
The Gothic cathedral of Barcelona, built mostly between the 13th and 15th centuries in the old Barri Gòtic. Its cloister is home to a flock of white geese, and the crypt holds the tomb of Saint Eulalia.
Palau de la Música Catalana 0.7 km
A concert hall in Barcelona designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and opened in 1908. Its Modernista interior is covered in tiles and sculpture, and a huge stained glass skylight fills the auditorium with light.
Picasso Museum 0.9 km
An art museum in the Born district of Barcelona, set in several medieval palaces. It holds thousands of works by Pablo Picasso, with a particular focus on his early years. The collection was started with a gift from Picasso's friend Jaume Sabartés.
Santa Maria del Mar 0.9 km
A Gothic basilica in the Ribera district of Barcelona, built in the 14th century by local sailors and merchants. Its tall, plain nave and slender columns are a high point of Catalan Gothic.
Casa Batlló 1.2 km
A townhouse on Passeig de Gràcia that Antoni Gaudí rebuilt between 1904 and 1906. Its wavy façade is covered in coloured glass and ceramic, and the roof is shaped like the back of a dragon.
Arc de Triomf 1.3 km
A red brick memorial arch in Barcelona, built as the main entrance to the 1888 Universal Exposition. Designed by Josep Vilaseca in a Moorish inspired style, it stands at the head of a broad tree lined promenade.
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Questions
Where is La Boqueria?
La Boqueria is in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are La Rambla (0.1 km), Palau Güell (0.4 km), Barcelona Cathedral (0.5 km).
How do I get the La Boqueria stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at La Boqueria and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Catalonia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to La Boqueria before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Catalonia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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