La Rambla, or Las Ramblas, depending on if you are just talking about the main street or all of the streets branching off from the main street, is considered the lifeline of Barcelona. The famous tree-lined avenue is over one kilometer long and a walk down it is a must when visiting the city. There you can find anything your heart could possibly desire, along with some of the best people watching possible.
The normally fifteen minute walk to get there from our hotel took us about two hours, as there were multiple distractions, such as a tapas restaurant and more boutiques that continuously called out our names. Oh, and the architecture along the way was not bad either!
The first thing to greet us as we encountered the beginning of La Rambla were the people who dress up like certain characters and then act as statues for tourists money. Normally, I would have walked by them without paying any attention, however my brother found them to be quite entertaining.
Especially, the man dressed as Jim Carrey from the movie “The Mask.”
Of course, my brother felt like I needed a turn with him as well. Yes, there is a video of me dancing. No, I am not sharing it with the world. Everyone will just have to be content with a photo!
One of my favorite things about European cities is that you can wander down an unsuspecting street, like below. . .
. . .and discover something hidden like this, a magnificent plaza:
We could have easily spent hours in the plaza watching the world pass us by and contemplating what life would be like if we lived in Spain, however it was our last night in Barcelona and we wanted to celebrate in style. Thus, we began our way back to the hotel.
But not before enjoying some ice cream, ahhh la dulce vida. . .
HA! The video of your brother cracked me up! SSSSSSSSMOKIN’!
The La Rambla is a beautiful street in Barcelona Spain famous for spectacular architecture of famous buildings and hotels. It is really a lovely place to visit for travelers.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your dress! Why can’t I be that fashionable??? =) And as always, FANTASTIC photos! I loved hanging out at La Ramblas! Such a fun place to be!
I love stumbling upon little treasures like the plaza. It definitely would be an interesting life to live right of Las Ramblas in one of those apartments.
LOL the video made me spit my coffee! LOL!!!
love it!!!
Very funny video, your brother is awesome.
I met God and the Devil on Las Ramblas. They were playing chess. Barcelona rocks!
great report Andi
Can I tell you how much I heart your dress??? LOVE!
I love Barcelona. Great post Lancer. Keep them coming!!!
I LOVE your photos! That guy in the Mask costume is hysterical… and your dress is REALLY cute!
What a great video!!!! I’m still laughing
I love La Rambla and ducked into that same plaza with Nicole (travel partner who’s currently visiting me in Sydney!). And the buskers on La Rambla are probably my favorite so far.
Enjoying seeing Barcelona through someone else’s eyes, loving the new posts!
One of my favorite photos is of my dad and me walking down La Rambla when I was about 9 – I just remember there being cage after cage of bunnies and birds and wanting to take them all home with me!
I LOVE Spain!! I need to get back to Barcelona one of these days, it’s probably where I’ve spent the least amount of time in Spain. Great pics!
Love it! I love that you always take photos of the streets and buildings. It really does give you a sense of what it’s like. I need to go back to Spain to see the north!
Love it! Las Ramblas is one of the most random streets I’ve ever visited. Too fun! Glad you loved BCN as much as I!
Love these pics!!! You know I’m going to Spain for the first time for our honeymoon, but these pics make me want to go NOW 🙂
I want to see the video!!!!
Can I live in that apartment WITH you? What a gorgeous place!
simply awesome! i so want to go to barcelona!!
I studied abroad in Barcelona and this was my hang out! I saw an Edward Scissorhands street performer. Check it out! He looked and acted exactly like the character!
http://worldtag.us/2010/09/the-art-of-traveling-barcelona-spain/
There’s a great market on La Rambla…about half way down. Looks like you guys are having a blast! =)
Love ur photo w/ d mannequin
I can’t wait to go to Barcelona next month! I’ll take an apartment from that last photo as well 🙂
Looks like a fun time!
What a fun adventure!
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Great post like always!
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