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Until 1860, Barcelona’s city walls were greatly restricting as regards geographic growth of the city was concerned. From the 15th Century up to that point the city was comprised within these streets: the Rondes de Sant Pau, de Sant Antoni, d’Universitat, and de Sant Pere, the Passeig de Lluís Companys, the Avinguda Marqu’es de l’Argentera, which continues as the Passeig Colom, and the Avinguda del Paral.lel close to your barcelona apartments.

La Rambla was the only wide street within this area. Until the beginning of the 18th century La Rambla was simply just a stream running alongside a path, but soon houses were being built and trees planted.

By 1775 the old city walls by the medieval shipyard at Drassanes had been destroyed and towards the end of the century the Rambla had taken on the appearance of a sort of tree-lined avenue.

The top (and start) of the Rambla runs from Plaça Catalunya down to the bottom where it merges with the junction where you can see the Columbus monument. While most refer to it simply as La Rambla (Catalan) or Las Ramblas (Castilian), it is actually possesses five names.

First up at the top end is the Rambla de Canaletes, given its name due to the presence of the Font de les Canaletes fountain which has existed there since ancient times. Following that is the Rambla dels Estudis, which bears that name as a result of the 15th century building, Estudi General or Universitat. This university was subsequently demolished in 1843.

The Rambla dels Flors comprises the next section and takes it name from the fact that it was the only place in the city during the 19th century that sold flowers and of course the many stalls found there are still selling them by your barcelona apartments. The Rambla dels Caputxins follows; it takes its name from the old house of Capuchin friars there.

Finally comes the Rambla de Santa Mònica, taking its name from the parish church located there. Unfortunately this area has become one of the less savoury parts of the city and at night finds itself acting as a sort of red light district.

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We may be in the land of the Catalans but that hasn’t stopped them embracing a piece of culture from another part of Spain. You see, in Pueblo Español near your barcelona apartments you will be able to immerse yourself in something very Andalusian.

In the Tablao de Carmen spectators can witness on a daily basis mesmerizing shows combining authentic Spanish dance and music.

The Tablao de Carmen was created as a tribute to Carmen Amaya, a famous Flamenco dancer who made her name in Barcelona. She was born in 1913 in a gypsy quarter in the area now known as Vila Olímpica. It was in 1929 before King Alfonso XIII that she made her debut and it is in this very location that the Tablao de Carmen was set up.

The shows put on by this organization are known for delivering only shows of the highest quality. Viewers are guaranteed great rhythms to go along with the dance. Well known Spanish artists, accompanied by aspiring artists looking for their big break, (tablaos have historically acted as a springboard for young artists) participate alongside the dancers.

The show explores the many different facets of Flamenco so visitors can really absorb the variety of this musical art. Guests will be spoilt rotten with the focus of the show alternating between music, song and dance.

The venue is superb as well. Designed predominantly with the colours of southern Spain in mind, albero yellow and red ochre, the room is laid out like a small theatre ensuring every table has a great view of the entertainment.

But you can really make a night of this event as there is the option of being served dinner or tapas before the show. Guests can buy dinner and show tickets or simply just skip the dinner and pay a little less to watch the show.

For 69€ you can enjoy dinner and the show. At 45€ you will get tapas and for 35€ you will just see the show, but of course be prepared to buy drinks (a jar of sangria is refilled for free!)

It is located at Avenida Marqués de Comillas in Pueblo Español. It’s a short walk from Plaza Espanya which can be reached by taking the green or red metro line from your barcelona apartments.

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