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La Rambla

19 images Created 7 Dec 2009

La Rambla is the most famous street in central Barcelona, popular with both tourists and locals alike. Though it is not located in the geographic center of Barcelona, it is considered the center and a key meeting point. It is a place of constant activity and interesting at all hours of the day.
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  • A party goer recovering from the night before is not an unusual scene early in the morning along La Rambla.
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  • Barcelona NETA works 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  La Rambla has to be hosed down ever night and swept up ever morning.
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  • One of the many hotels preparing for it's clients to head out to see the city.
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  • The breakfast menu is out and as the morning progresses the cafes and resturants will fill up.
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  • There are many different stands that sell everything from pets to flowers lining La Rambla.
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  • Taking a look from the back side of a magazine stand.  The burro is watching!
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  • The mornings are good time to head out before the crowds arrive.
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  • Many street performers arrive early to set up and prepare for the tourist dollars.
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  • It is not clear if this pair are from the US but they are clearly tourist routing their trip around the city.
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  • By mid day the crowds have started to arrive.
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  • La Rabla comes to life with droves of tourist and locals enjoying the day and all Barcelona has to offer.
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  • Cultures from all over the world come to visit Barcleona and La Rambla.
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  • It is not uncommon to see students with cameras trying to get a close up look at the sole of La Rambla.
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  • An artist draws a crowd of on lookers.
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  • A clown working the crowd and working the camera.
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  • La Rambla contines to be more and more overrun by tourist but this does not stop many locals from enjoying a stroll.
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  • One of the main attractions for children are the animal stands where lizards, rabbits, and chickens can be boutght.
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  • Movement continues as the night progresses.
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  • Finally, around 2 or 3 in the morning the crowds start to thin and the cleaning crews have to get back to work.
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