Las Ramblas
NileGuide Expert Says:
Although it's a massive tourist trap, Las Ramblas is a great place to shop for gifts. Check out the jewelry stands at the bottom of Las Ramblas, even locals buy things there.
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Address:
La Rambla
08002 Barcelona, Spain
Phone:
+34 93 368 9700(Tourist Information)
NileGuide Expert tip:
Restaurants and bars on Las Ramblas are about three times as expensive as the side streets one or two over. If you're watchig your pennies, you'll get more bang for your buck if you turn the corner.
Description:
Whether or not you've been to Barcelona, everyone's heard of Las Ramblas. One of the most renowned walkways in Europe and perhaps the world, this incredible stretch starts at el Colon (Christopher Columbus Statue) by the sea and extends all the way until Plaza Catalunya. Sprinkled with street vendors selling everything from fine jewelry to caged pigeons, the greatest attraction on Las Ramblas is the one of a kind street performers. Depicting the most innovative costumes it's possible to stare at a man sitting perfectly still on a toilet for as long as it takes until someone drops a Euro in his bucket and he makes a funny face. Overcrowded and a hot spot for pickpockets and prostitutes, Las Ramblas is still a definite must see if you're coming to Barcelona.
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