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La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Packed with historic treasures, Barri Gòtic is one of Europe's most atmospheric neighbour-
hoods. Its tangle of narrow lanes and tranquil plazas lie amid Roman ruins, medieval
churches and converted palaces, with history lurking around every lamplit corner. There are
swarms of tourists afoot, but these cobbled streets have plenty of local character, with first-
rate restaurants, creative boutiques and a vibrant nightlife keeping things buzzing until
early in the morning.
Nearby, La Rambla is Spain's most talked-about boulevard. It certainly packs a lot of col-
our into a short walk, with flower stands, historic buildings, a sensory-rich food market,
overpriced beers, tourist tat and a ceaselessly changing parade of people from all corners of
the globe. Once a river and sewage ditch on the edge of medieval Barcelona, it still marks
the southwest flank of Barri Gòtic.
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