5400 x 3600 px | 45,7 x 30,5 cm | 18 x 12 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
8. Juni 2009
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La Rambla is the most famous street in Barcelona. The wide boulevard connects the Plaça de Catalunya, a busy square, to the Monument a Colom, a tall column erected in honor of Christoffel Columbus.The often crowded street is popular with tourists and locals alike. The middle part of the Rambla is pedestrianized and bordered by trees. Kiosks, flower stalls and street artists The Rambla are in abundance here. Traffic passes on either side of the pedestrian area The Rambla was originally a small stream flowing just outside the city walls. In the 16th century convents and a university were built along the river. In the 19th century the city wall was torn down and buildings were erected along the now dried up river. The original buildings were demolished but they are remembered in some of the names of the five different parts of the Rambla. Even though it is one continuous street, the Rambla actually consists of five 'ramblas'. That's why the street is also called Las Ramblas (Spanish) or Les Rambles (Catalan). rom the city's main square - Plaça Catalunya - down to the Port and the monument of Christopher Columbus, Las Ramblas epitomises Barcelona and is a vibrant, 24-hour street where you can find a mix of locals and tourists alike. The whole of the promenade is dotted with newspaper kiosks which are open 24 hours, and is the best place to get your hot-off-the-press copy of the local and international news. Starting from the top of Plaça Catalunya, and walking down to the port (also this is slightly downhill) we first have Rambla de Canaletes - named after the fountains at Plaça Catalunya. This part of Las Ramblas is a favourite for the local pensioners to collect and set the world to rights, as well as the typical hang out for the FC Barcelona fans after a victory (especially if it's over their bitter rivals Real Madrid!). Next in the seamless transition is Rambla de los Estudios (studies), which joins the Catalana Library on Calle Hospital, and is where t
