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<\/p>\nThe Ramblas avenue (also called La Rambla) is the best known and the busiest street in Barcelona. Linking the Plaça de Catalunya to the port, it is unavoidable for all tourists visiting the Catalan capital. It is 1.2 kilometres long and and often inundated with pedestrians.<\/p>\n
\nOriginally la Rambla was a stream surrounded by ramparts, where water ran towards the sea. During the 16th and 17th Centuries convents and educational or cultural centres began springing up along it.<\/p>\n
At the end of the 17th Century, the wall was destroyed and the Rambla took its current form: a long wide avenue for strolling pedestrians. Wealthy families built their family homes and the old convents became public spaces such as markets or theatres.<\/p>\n
La Rambla then became a bastion of the bourgeoisie and its growing popularity gradually brought flower and bird stalls and shops. The city hall installed public benches, fountains and pretty lanterns.\n<\/p>\n
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Have you ever wondered why people talk about the Ramblas sometimes in plural and sometimes in singular? Well the Ramblas are made up of 5 sections:\n<\/p>\n
\nWalking down the Ramblas you can easily drown in the impressive sea of tourists, and wind up missing some of the best sights. Open your eyes wide to make sure you don’t miss out!<\/p>\n
: The Ramblas are flanked by bourgeois buildings of remarkable architecture. At numbers 61-65 stands the superb Liceu theatre<\/a>, which is currently an opera house. Built in the 19th century, it was burned twice and totally rebuilt in 1999, and restored to its original splendour.\n<\/p>\n : this baroque and rococo building belongs to the city of Barcelona, which has transformed it into an Image Centre. It hosts photography exhibitions all year long and entry is free! More info is available in our article Palau de la Virreina<\/a>: free photo exhibitions on the Ramblas<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n : There is more to see on the Ramblas than just buildings, the ground is also worth a look! Between the Boquería market and the Liceu theatre, a Joan Miró mosaic entitled “Pla de l’Os” adorns the pavement. And it’s not the only Miró in a public space. Learn more in our article Public art in Barcelona. <\/a>\n<\/p>\n : Food lovers will be delighted to learn that one of Barcelona’s best loved bakeries is located on the Ramblas. The shop has been here since 1902 and it is one of the prettiest in the whole of Barcelona, and features in our article on Barcelona’s iconic shops on the Ramblas<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n![\"la](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/fruits-post.jpg\")
<\/a>La Boquería market<\/strong>: La <\/a>Boquería<\/a> market<\/a> is one of the biggest attractions of the Ramblas. Once you have passed the beautiful art nouveau entrance, you will discover a whole array of products that are as beautiful as they are tasty. It’s not surprising that la Boquería features in our top 5 markets in the city<\/a>! Head down to take a tapas break at the market’s famous Pinotxo stand.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"liceu\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/liceu.jpg\")
<\/a>Liceu Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"palau](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/palauvirreina1.jpg\")
<\/a>Palau de la Virreina<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"pla](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/pla-de-los.jpg\")
<\/a>Pla de l’Os<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"escriba\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/escriba.jpg\")
<\/a>Escribà<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"terraza-la-isabela-hotel-1898\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/09\/terraza-la-isabela-hotel-1898.jpg\")
<\/a>Terrace of the hotel 1898<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/a>Living Statues<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"parking\"](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/12\/parking-cta.png\")