Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona's most famous landmarks and is extremely popular with tourists due to its vibrant community atmosphere.
Las Ramblas boulevard is about 1.2 kilometres long and is flanked by Placa Catalunya and Port Vell near the cruise port terminal in the north and south, respectively. The area is also very close to the Gothic Quarter (called Barri Gotic), which is also a must see for its beautiful medieval architecture. Pedestrian traffic is heavier than vehicular traffic here due to the restrictions on traffic flow implemented in this area by the Barcelona city council. The city centre is best accessed on foot, while reaching the city center from the city's outer limits can be done with a vehicle since those roads are much wider and less crowded with pedestrians.
Las Ramblas is easily accessed by three metro stops along the length of the boulevard. This makes it an excellent transit spot to get to the rest of the city. For example, from Catalunya, you could catch an Aerobus to the airport or the Bus Turistic to reach myriad tourist attractions.
Hotels, hostels, and apartments can be found easily throughout the Las Ramblas area due to its high popularity with tourists and central location with regard to other tourist attractions. The area is continuously noisy and lively, though, so some tourists prefer to stay on the outskirts of the area to escape the noise during the night.
All along the Las Ramblas boulevard you'll find live performances, jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, mimes, human statutes, and artists that draw portraits or caricatures. Other attractions include the wax museum, the Christopher Columbus monument, the Palau de la Virreina, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the St Josep la Boqueria Market.
It is said that famous painter Joan Mir even had a hand in creating a part of Las Ramblas. It's a circular tile mosaic that is located near the Liceu Theatre and Liceu metro. One of the tiles has been signed by the famous artist.
After a long day of shopping, step into one of many restaurants that dot the boulevard and relax with a jarro of sangria. El Corte Ingles, a large seven-storey department store, offers specialty items from electricity adapters and camera batteries to clothing and stationary. Lining the street, you'll also find flower stands, book kiosks, and market stalls selling birds and pets. Adding a distinctive touch to the area are the old town homes and tall trees that abound here. The mix of the old with the new, its central location, and the abundance of things to do and see here make this one of Barcelona's most popular tourist spots.
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