Sightseeing in Barcelona

The Rambla or the street as a theatre

The Rambla, from the Arab name ramla or riverside, runs from the centric Plaza de Cataluña to the port. In its first few metres, the popular fountain of Canaletas greets passers-by. According to the legend, those who drink from this fountain will always come back to Barcelona. From its beginnings, the Rambla has been a genuine combination of cultures that lends it that fascinating feel. Tourists, seamen, curious people, Barcelonans, street artists lend this great avenue what Federico García Lorca defined as 'the most pure essence of the city'. Always heading to the sea, the Rambla becomes an unplanned scenery of statues, street musicians, acrobats and jugglers. From a man statue representing Elvis Presley to a Roman legionary, everything is possible here.

As you continue your stroll along the Rambla, the boulevard becomes even more lively and colourful thanks to the kiosks selling birds. A little further on, the press kiosks (open 24 hours) and the ones selling flowers are in charge of the street animation. On the right side of the Rambla the bright market of Boquería suddenly opens itself to the visitor, with the charm of its hundred plus years of history. In the plaza of the same name the pavement calls the attention, with a colourful mosaic by Miró, and there's a dragon hanging off the façade of an old umbrella shop. Further down, the Gran Teatro del Liceo, recently refurbished after the 1994 fire, is one of Europe's largest opera temples. Towards the last stretch, the popular avenue widens to hold a handcrafts market on weekends. The monument to Columbus, which signals the place where he disembarked on his return from America, marks the ending of this unique boulevard.

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The lively avenue of Barcelona

Hospitality/Service: 4/5   Decor/Atmosphere: 5/5   Quality/Price: 2/5

yoztheripper

 02/10/2009

This avenue is the liveliest of Barcelona. Mingle artists painting your portrait, human statues do not move a hair unless you give them a room, bars and... Continue (Automatically translated with Google translate)

Cette avenue est la plus animée de Barcelone. S'y mèlent des artistes peignant votre portrait, des statues humaines ne bougeant pas d'un poil à moins que vous ne leur donniez une piece, des bars et des terrasses tous les 20 mètres, et des magasins de souvenirs. Nous nous y sommes baladés juste après avoir mangé dans un restaurant. Attention aux prix pratiqués ici : nous avons payé 8€ un coca et 8€ une bière à une terrasse. N'oubliez pas de demander le prix avant de commandé, car ils ne sont pratiquement jamais affichés.

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The world and the world.

Hospitality/Service: 3/5   Decor/Atmosphere: 4/5   Quality/Price: 3/5

crapaud13

 20/08/2009

Very large avenue which combines a multitude of artists, dealers but there are many. Continue (Automatically translated with Google translate)

Très grande avenue où se melent une multitude d'artistes, marchands mais il y a énormement de monde.

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A beautiful avenue ...

Hospitality/Service: 4/5   Decor/Atmosphere: 4/5   Quality/Price: 3/5

maryssa184

 17/04/2008

La Rambla is the avenue to go if you are visiting Barcelona. There are few buildings to admire, many bars with terraces to relax, a street animation very nice... Continue (Automatically translated with Google translate)

La Rambla est l'Avenue à remonter si vous êtes de passage à Barcelone. On y trouve quelques édifices à admirer, beaucoup de bars avec terrasses où se détendre, une animation de rue très sympa... Le lieu reste très touristique, les tarifs des bars sont plutôt élevés, et il faut se méfier des innombrables "arnaqueurs" avec leurs jeux d'argent (carrément illégaux) et les petits bonhommes de papier qui dansent comme par magie avec de la musique (l'astuce est tordue...). Malgré tout cela, j'ai vraiment apprécié me balader sur cette avenue, très typique...

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