Blog post 2 - Medieval Catalonia - La Ribera Quarter
Jackson Lev IES Barcelona - HPAN 345 Catalan Cultural Studies Prof. Xavier Alcón Riera 28/2/23 Blog post 2 - Medieval Catalonia - Let’s go to The Born (la Ribera Quarter) 1. Make a list of five streets dedicated to craftsmanship or trades and describe them. What are the “Els Gremis” (guilds)? 1. Carrer dels Sombrerers: This street is known for the art of producing hats and has a vast array of small shops that sell handmade hats as well as other headwear material. The traditional Catalan hats that these shops specialize in such as the barretina is what gives this street such a sense of Catalan culture. 2. Carrer dels Banys Nous: This street is dedicated to the art of soap making, consumers shop for a multitude of lotions, soaps, bath salts, amongst other handmade products. Furthermore, visitors can find many bathhouses to relax and enjoy themselves. 3. Carrer de l'Argenteria: The silver and goldsmiths on this street are well-know...