La Rambla is probably the most famous street in Barcelona. It goes from Plaça Catalunya to the sea, separating the neighborhoods of El Gòtic and El Raval. For many years now, the locals abandoned this walk that was once the heart of the city and that is now full of horrible bars and shops. It was the target of the terrible attack of Aug 17, 2017.
all the world in a neighborhood
The Raval neighborhood has always been the poorest in the city, especially from Hospital Street to the sea. Today it welcomes people from all around the world.
the last wall standing
Barcelona has had two walls throughout its history. The first was built by the Romans, as we have in this post. The second was built in the 13th century and surrounded everything that is now the old city district.
muns and modern art
In another post we said that the Raval is the poorest neighborhood in Barcelona, but there is an area that has been changing for years and now is full of bars, shops and fashion places.