Onward From La Rambla (Barcelona day 1 pt. 2)

Looking down La Ramblas one can see the Columbus Monument in Barcelona.  If memory serves me correct, there is an elevator that is available to go to an observation point at the top. The monument is located towards the Barcelona water front, and while it is probably not the highest point in the city by a long top, its location probably allows for some excellent views.

The building (with the flags) is an example of a typical building on La Rambla. You can't really get a full appreciation for the tile that faces the building. This is something that was fairly common in Portugal, but seems a little less common in the Barcelona area of Spain.

Kate is pictured here in Placa Reial, which is one of the more photographed locations in Barcelona. 

The cathedral pictured is Santa Maria del pi, the first of several magnificent churches we would tour while roaming Barcelona. It dates to the 14th century.

  

The street photos are in or around the Barri Gotic quarter of the city, or the Gothic quarter. In future posts I'll include some of the more interesting architectural sites.