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Temple d'August

Name: Temple d'August
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into a quiet Gothic Quarter courtyard and find four Roman columns still standing after two thousand years. See the remains of the Temple of Augustus up close, a free, quick stop that reveals Barcelona's hidden Roman origins.

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Reasons to go

Four columns from the 1st-century BC Roman Temple of Augustus still stand intact within a Gothic Quarter courtyard.
The site is part of the Museu d'Història de Barcelona, linking it to the city's ancient Roman origins.
Admission is free with no booking required, making it an easy addition to a Gothic Quarter walk.

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Full description

Four columns from the Roman Temple of Augustus survive, improbably intact, inside a Gothic Quarter courtyard just steps from Barcelona Cathedral, a striking reminder of the city's Roman origins hidden in plain sight. Free admission and a high culture score reflect broad appreciation for this small but historically significant site, backed by a 4.6-star rating.

A few visitors note inconsistent opening hours, so it's worth checking before making a special trip. At just 20 minutes, it's an easy, no-cost addition to any Gothic Quarter walk.

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Address

Carrer del Paradís, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain · Ciutat Vella

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Admission is free and no booking is required
check opening hours before visiting, as closing times have been inconsistent per some reviews
combine it with other Gothic Quarter Roman remains nearby.

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Reviews

Beautiful piece of history, strangely preserved. Be careful the museum team members are rude and the place can be Closed at 18:42 without reason.

Mary Lean

1/5

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