Las Ramblas is an iconic place in Barcelona. Here the color of the local bohemia mixes with the modern jovial spirit of the city and the admired tourists to visit it, the best architectural styles are next to the fashionable shops and the best cafes. It is difficult to find a traveler who does not visit Las Ramblas when he comes to Barcelona. For many years, it has been the city's favorite pedestrian street, and walking along it has become a must-see. The street stretches for 1.2 kilometers long. The boulevard begins at Plaza Catalunya, runs between the Raval and the Gothic Quarter and ends at the Christopher Columbus monument.
In 1766, when the fortress of Barcelona was confined within its own walls, the decision was made to demolish the site of the fortress walls. Thus began the history of La Rambla, which was modeled after the style of the French boulevards of those times. Over time, palaces, museums, theaters, markets and churches were built on the streets. By the 19th century, this place had become the central street of the city and a meeting place for citizens and in a few years it has become a favorite place for recreation, walks and leisure activities of completely different segments of the population.
Las Ramblas is a truly extravagant area in terms of the intensity of the events that take place on the boulevard. All attend: curious tourists, experienced citizens, florists and souvenir merchants, independent artists, living statues, musicians, etc.
The atmosphere of Las Ramblas is truly joyous and will envy many central streets of quiet Europe.
Despite the fact that La Rambla seems to be a completely united street, it actually has five parts, each of which has a unique name. In recent years, the sixth part of the Rambla is a pedestrian bridge erected for the 1992 Olympics. It starts at Place de la Pau (Portal de la Pau) and leads to the popular "Maremagnum" shopping center.