"As we stroll down this celebrated street we'll tell you its history - from the story behind its name (and why it used to smell so much!) to the role it played during the Spanish Civil War. We'll show you how to ensure that you come back to Barcelona and
Explore Barcelona – Ramblas – Sea Front - Your MP3 City Guide - Audio Tour Downloads
Among the hidden delights of this famous street are:
The Ramblas of the Birds
the beautiful San Josep market
the hip Raval district
the elegant Placa Real
the Columbus statue
and finally the harbour and Barceloneta
As we stroll down this celebrated street we'll tell you its history - from the story behind its name (and why it used to smell so much!) to the role it played during the Spanish Civil War. We'll show you how to ensure that you come back to Barcelona and take you through the most beautiful food market in the world.
We'll point out the mosaic by one of Barcelona's most famous artists that most visitors will simply walk over and tell you why the Placa Real was built. We'll explain what's wrong with the great statue of Columbus at the end of the Ramblas and give you the history of this remarkable city - including why you must never call an inhabitant of Barcelona Spanish - as you walk along by the harbour.
Simon Brooke is an award winning journalist and travel writer who has written for The Sunday Times, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and The Times amongst others. He is the author of two novels
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Explore Barcelona – Ramblas – Sea Front - Your MP3 City Guide - Audio Tour Downloads
Among the hidden delights of this famous street are:
The Ramblas of the Birds
the beautiful San Josep market
the hip Raval district
the elegant Placa Real
the Columbus statue
and finally the harbour and Barceloneta
As we stroll down this celebrated street we'll tell you its history - from the story behind its name (and why it used to smell so much!) to the role it played during the Spanish Civil War. We'll show you how to ensure that you come back to Barcelona and take you through the most beautiful food market in the world.
We'll point out the mosaic by one of Barcelona's most famous artists that most visitors will simply walk over and tell you why the Placa Real was built. We'll explain what's wrong with the great statue of Columbus at the end of the Ramblas and give you the history of this remarkable city - including why you must never call an inhabitant of Barcelona Spanish - as you walk along by the harbour.
Simon Brooke is an award winning journalist and travel writer who has written for The Sunday Times, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and The Times amongst others. He is the author of two novels
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