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Plaça de Catalunya is the central square of Barcelona, which draws many tourists due to the number of information booths, bus tours, restaurants, and shops.
Just a short walk away is La Rambla, known for being a bustling outdoor marketplace lined with restaurants, gift shops, and an eclectic mix of street performers.
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Photo Set Information:
- Date Taken: September 2010
- Camera Used: Fuji Finepix S700
![Plaça de Catalunya Fountain](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/01-placa-de-catalunya-fountain.jpg)
Two of the main attractions of Plaça de Catalunya are the beautiful fountain and the many detailed statues.
![Pigeon at Plaça de Catalunya](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/02-placa-de-catalunya-pigeon-bird-barcelona.jpg)
Plaça de Catalunya is also known for its many freely roaming pigeons.
![Passeig de Gràcia street lamp](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/03-passeig-de-gracia-street-lamp.jpg)
Passeig de Gràcia is known for its many stores and businesses, as well as unique architecture.
![Passeig de Gràcia angel and phoenix statue](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/04-passeig-de-gracia-angel-phoenix.jpg)
A statue of an angel and a phoenix perched atop a tower near Passeig de Gràcia.
![Gold Angel Street Performer Statue at La Rambla](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/05-gold-angel-statue-street-performer-la-rambla.jpg)
A busker/street performer at La Rambla donned in gold paint and angelic garb.
![Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria](http://kennychung.net/photo/barcelona-spain-photography/placa-de-catalunya-la-rambla/06-fresh-fruit-la-boqueria-mercat-sant-josep.jpg)
The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria is a well known marketplace for fresh produce and exotic foodstuffs.