Las Ramblas Neighborhood Resume

Las Ramblas stretches for 1.2 kilometres (0.75 miles), and it connects Placa de Catalunya in the centre with the Christopher Columbus monument at Port Vell. La Rambla forms the boundary between the quarters of Barri Gotic, to the east, and El Raval, to the west.

Stereotypically known as a dangerous area by night, we have come to the realization that the area is safe and enjoyable, as the experience of living on this strip is what you make of it

Our Metro Stop - Liceu

Our metro stop is the last stop on Las Ramblas on the L3 line. We rarely take the metro because we are so close to school but every once in a while we will use it to go up towards Passage de Gracia area.

Boqueria

As I have stated in a previous blog post, the Boqueria is one of our most favorite spots in the Ramblas area. The pictures below show some of the selection of food at the famous outdoor market. We use this market to buy food for all our meals and have loved developing relationships with our favorite vendors.

Gran Teatre de Liceu - Opera House

One of the most historic places on Las Ramblas from the last 200 years is the Gran Teatre de Liceu, which has been the main opera house for the city of Barcelona since its opening. In the past, it used to be reserved for the super wealthy but nowadays its just a popular opera house that serves all the people in of Barcelona.

Library of Catalonia & Jardins de Rubio I Lluc

One of the most influential buildings in our area in my opinion is the Library of Catalonia. This is home to one of the largest collections of historical Catalonian texts, open only to the researchers who study them. Outside of the research library is a public library open to anyone who would like to read from their collection of books written in over 10 languages. Outside of the library is the Jardins de Rubio I Lluc, which is a courtyard in the center of the building where many young people study or just hangout.

These are some of the main attractions in the Las Ramblas area and it has been a pleasure living in this area for the semester.