La Rambla
La Rambla is located in the center of Barcelona, between the Raval district and the Gothic Quarter. Spain’s most famous street stretches from northwest to southeast for 1.2 kilometers, crossing the Old Town. The avenue starts from Plaza Catalunya and ends at Plaza Portal de la Pau, where there is a monument to Columbus.
- General information
- History of the Rambla
- Rambla area
How to get to the Rambla - Where to stay
- Safety
General Information
History of the Rambla
In the 1980s of the 20th century, an attempt was made to breathe new life into the “heart of Barcelona”. This period is considered the revitalization of the Rambla, but now the boulevard has become a place that attracts more tourists rather than locals.
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Rambla area
Rambla dels Estudios
The second part is the Rambla dels Estudios. This section of the boulevard got its name because for a long time the university was located here. Since the students were disturbing the locals, King Philip V moved the institution to the city of Cervera. Now on the Rambla of Learning is a bird market, and on the sides of this section of the boulevard are old interesting buildings. These include the Poliorama Theater, which occupies the former 18th century Academy of Science and Arts, the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem, built in the 17th century to a design by Josep Jouli. It is also home to the magnificent Palau Mozha mansion.
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Rambla de les Flors
Capuchin Boulevard ends with the cozy Plaza Real. Here you will find the lanterns, which were one of the first works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi.
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Also in the square is the beautiful Three Graces fountain. Three charming girls, holding hands, stand sheltered from the descending jets of the fountain..
Rambla de Santa Monica
The walking part of the entire boulevard ends with the Rambla de Santa Monica. It leads travelers to the square Portal de la Pau, the “Gate of Peace”. In the center of the square is the symbol of the city – the statue of Columbus, looking at Barcelona from a height of 87 meters. The monument was designed by Gaietan Buigas y Monrava. Another landmark of the Rambla is the St. Monica Center for the Arts. The Renaissance-style building was built in the 17th century and was home to an Augustinian monastery. After surviving several centuries and occupation by Napoleon’s army, the building has survived to this day. From 1984 to 1988, it was reconstructed and opened the Center for the Arts.
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Where to stay
The streets along the Rambla have plenty of hotels, hostels, and rented apartments are also available. Before renting a room or apartment, be aware that the noise of the boulevard can be heard even through double frames, and life on the Rambla is still going strong at 3 a.m.
.Safety
As in any busy tourist area, the Rambla is full of scammers, so keep an eye on your belongings: don’t hang your bags on the back of a chair in cafes, don’t carry your camera around your neck, and keep your wallet in an inside pocket rather than in your bag. But it is fair to say that your personal safety is not threatened: even at night you can walk along the Rambla, you will not be attacked or beaten. But romantic nights are sure to be remembered!
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