El Raval
Also known as: Raval · El Raval neighourhood · El Raval neighorhood
- 1Located in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona.
- 2Formerly known as Barri Xinès or Barrio Chino.
- 3Borders the famous street La Rambla.
- 4Contains a population of approximately 50,000 people.
El Raval is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia.
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Neighborhood context of the building
The mansion was built in this historic district, which was undergoing significant urban transformation during the late 19th century.
El Raval is a densely populated neighborhood located within the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Historically, the area near the old port was informally referred to as Barri Xinès or Barrio Chino, a name that translates to "Chinatown."
Carrer del Carme.Wikimedia CommonsEl Gat de Botero (The Raval Cat), by BoteroWikimedia CommonsCarrer de l'Hospital.Wikimedia CommonsSant Pau del Camp church.Wikimedia CommonsThis is a photo of public art indexed in the cataloge Art Públic of Barcelona (Spain) under the code numberWikimedia Commons; Enfo; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0 es; Wikimedia Commons: Category:El RavalThis is a photo of public art indexed in the cataloge Art Públic of Barcelona (Spain) under the code numberWikimedia Commons; Enfo; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0 es; Wikimedia Commons: Category:El RavalThis image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 .Wikimedia Commons; Enfo; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) As one of the two historical neighborhoods bordering La Rambla, the other being the Barri Gòtic, the area is a significant part of the city's urban fabric. Today, the neighborhood is home to a population of approximately 50,000 people, maintaining its status as a central and vibrant part of the city.