Passeig del Born

Street Barcelona, Spain

With the Born Market at one side and the church of Santa Maria del Mar at the other hand, the Passeig del Born it's a pretty little Medieval avenue, the favorite area for lovers of Barcelona nightlife. The name comes from medieval times when the Born, (born is Catalan for jousting field) hosted tournaments and jousting matches. As well as being a hub for entertainments and celebrations, this boulevard also hides some of the darkest chapters in Barcelona's history: in the 16th century, the victims of the Inquisition were executed here.