La Rambla
La Rambla is a broad boulevard that connects the Plaça Catalunya with the port. It was built on the place of the ancient city wall from 1704. Traditionally, one finds on the Rambla many flower stands, alternating with restaurants.
Barrio Gotico
Barrio Gotico is the oldest district of Barcelona. Most buildings date from the 14th and 15th centuries. Narrow lanes full of corners which are often bridged by corridors and living spaces draw the urban features. Already the Romans settled under Augustus this area.
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More InformationThe Rambla fascinates us through the ornately decorated facades but it is so highly frequented by people, that we quickly prefer to explore the Gothic Quarter. We reach the Plaça de la Vila de Madrid that borders the
The Via Sepulcral Romana was a former arterial road to the Roman settlement, where in the past had been a burial ground. Some sarcophagi are exhibited here.
We change to the other side of the Rambla to the
Mercado de la Boqueria,
the most famous market of Barcelona. A large glass and steel roof covers the market. On the outer sides you find covered arcades corridors, a nice place to eat.
The Placa de of La Boqueria is dominated by a building which is decorated artistically with Chinese sculptures. Obviously umbrellas are sold here.
Back in the Gothic Quarter we enjoy a coffee in front of the church of Santa Maria del Pino and watch the street artists. Through medieval appearing alleys we reach the
Passage de la Paz
Artistically decorated transitions connect the houses of the narrow alley.
We arrive at a wide avenue, the Passeig de Colom, and the Port of Barcelona lies in front of us.
Port of Barcelona
The entrance to the harbor area is formed by the Plaça del Portal de la Pau, with the Columbus monument in the center. It is surrounded by different military and naval facilities, the Port Authority in the Aduana building, which houses the customs administration.
We enjoy the hustle and bustle in the port for a while and then devote attention to the street performers in the Rambla.
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