Plaça Sant Jaume Anything goes / Casual / Couples / Date Place / Family / Great View / Historic / Locals / Occasional Live Music / Outdoor Area / Sightseeing / Tourists / Plaza / Landmark

My Take: Plaça Sant Jaume is one of the most visited plazas in Barcelona as it as serves home to the city hall and many government buildings. As a result, it is the site of many protests as people gather daily to demonstrate and demand change. During the festival La Merce, Plaça Sant Jaume is packed to the brim with locals and tourists as it transforms into a concert stage, and most spectacularly, it becomes the site of the ‘Castellers’ or human towers; a world UNESCO activity in which teams compete to build themselves into the largest “man-made structure” possible. Easily accessible off La Rambla and serving as a gateway in between Barri Gótic and El Born, Plaça Sant Jaume is one of the coolest plazas in Barcelona and definitely worth checking out. The Scene: The plaza is centrally located and is bustling at all times of the day with tourists and locals. Cocktails & Cuisine: There are sandwich shops and bars in the square or nearby. Prices: It’s a pretty touristy area so the neighborhood isn’t the cheapest but it isn’t as bad as Plaça Reial, which is down the street. What to Wear: Whatever you’re comfortable walking around in. Insider Info/When to go: There are a few bars tucked away down the side streets so don’t be afraid to veer off in any direction.