La Ribera

The Ribera ('Shore' in Catalan) is one of quartiers of the old city of Barcelona.

Many of the buildings date from late Medieval times. It was the well-to-do quartier during 13,14,15 centuries, when it really was by the sea shore, and the area that today is named Barceloneta was still an island. Notable buildings are the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and the palaces of the carrer de Montcada.

Part of the quartier of La Ribera was demolished after the War of the Spanish Succession to build a military citadel to punish the defeated city.