The History Of The Passeig Del Born In 1 Minute

Located in the heart of Barcelona‘s Old Town, in one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods commonly known as ‘El Born,’ the Passeig del Born is one of the main routes through the area and dates back to the 13th century. Today, the area is popular with tourists and locals alike and is home to many independents shops, cafés, and restaurants.
The area commonly known as ‘El Born‘ is in fact just a small part of the wider neighborhood known as Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i La Ribera, and more specifically, part of the ‘La Ribera‘ quarter, which means ‘The Shore.’ The area’s name refers back to the time before the 16th century when the Barceloneta neighborhood did not yet exist, and La Ribera was a wealthy neighborhood located on the seafront. The lower part of the area eventually became known as ‘El Born‘ in reference to the market known as ‘Mercat del Born‘ located on Carrer del Comerç. The market was inaugurated in 1847 and was the main market of the area until 1920, when it became the central fruit and vegetable market for the entire city of Barcelona.