Barcelona - Chinese Quarter Barri Xino
To the southwest of the Barri Gòtic extends a continuation of the old part of the city - the Barri Xino. With its maze of narrow streets and alleyways this part of the city is to a large extent in urgent need of redevelopment and is a center for prostitution, drug trafficking and petty crime and, after dark at least, should be avoided.
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Greek Theatre
Directly beyond the road leading up to Montjuïc in Barcelona is the Teatre Grec situated in an abandoned quarry on the slope of the mountain. It was designed for the 1929 World Exhibition, using Epidauros as a model - albeit on a much smaller scale. Concentrically arranged rows of seats surround the deep stage, which even today is used for perfomances (Greek classics, etc.). The theater is surrounded by the Baroque-influenced Jardí Amargs.
Mercat de Sant Antoni
The Mercat de Sant Antoni at the southwestern edge of the Barri Xino is one of the largest market halls in Barcelona still in active use. The steel-skeleton building (1872-82) by Antoni Rovira i Trias occupies the area of a complete block of streets and the market offers an extremely large choice of fruit, vegetables, fish and seafood. Around the outside of the building are stalls selling textiles, books, records, coins, stamps, etc.
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
The left-hand wall of the Santa Maria del Pí nave adjoins the pretty, shady Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, with some attractive shop entrances. Under the trees in the middle of the square stands a memorial to the poet and dramatist Angel Guimerá i Jorge (1845-1924).
