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BARCELONA - La Rambla


La Rambla is not one street, but rather a seamless series of pedestrian avenues stretching from the Monument a Colom on the waterfront to Plaça de Catalunya in the centre of the city. Attractions along the way include Gaudí's Palau Güell, Carrer Nou de la Rambla 3, open Monday to Friday 1000-1400 and 1600-1930. Some of La Rambla's most captivating attractions are its famous street entertainers who delight the crowds with their weird and wacky shows. Other points of interest are the Liceu (see the Culture section), the legendary Café de L'Opera and La Boqueria - Barcelona's wonderful, bustling food market (see the Shopping section).

La Rambla has the same place in the psyche of the city as the Champs Elysées in Paris or Oxford Street in London, but is far less snooty than the former and far more attractive than the latter. Lined with trees, cafés, restaurants, flower stalls, shops and newspaper stands, La Rambla is the perfect place to stroll and soak up the unique Barcelona atmosphere. Plaça Reial, just off La Rambla, is one of the most attractive squares in the city - elegant nineteenth-century houses look down on palm trees, lampposts designed by Gaudí, and an eclectic mix of people enjoying the lively atmosphere at outdoor cafés

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