Rambla de Sant Josep (La)

The flower stall section of the Ramblas

Address:

Les Rambles - El Prat de Llobregat
08002 - Gothic Quarter, Raval & La Ribera
Barcelona

Nearest Bus or Train:

Liceu

Open Hours:

Not available

This part of Las Ramblas, which goes from Carrer Carme to Carrer Hospital, is also known as La Rambla de les Flors (the Rambla of flowers) because of its profusion of floral kiosks. The tradition of these little stands harks back to the Middle Ages: this where knights once fought each other (and were then regaled with flowers, of course). In the 19th century, this section of the Ramblas was a meeting point where women chatted and men read the newspaper. You'll also find the Boqueria Market here, where restauranteurs go daily to get fresh produce, as well as Virreina Palace, an information and exhibitions centre.

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