El Raval District of Barcelona

We spent an hour in the quaint area called El Ravel which is a small neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona. This area is one of the two neighborhoods that borders Las Ramblas. As we started our tour, we went through small narrow streets and ended up in an area where children were playing outside on the swings and playing futbol. It is a residential area where families can relax and enjoy a day out. This area is known for its nightspots, restaurants and bars.

Through our tour, we walked past the MACBA (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art), which is a large museum containing modern art. This is one of the newest additions that added to the area.The outside of the museum was very contemporary and Xavi told us that this is an area where young students come to hang out and skate board outside. Next we went to the CCCB which is the Centre De Cultura Contemporania De Barcelona. CCCB is one of the most visited exhibitions and art centers in Barcelona. the CCCB also has an auditorium, seminar and lecture rooms that are located inside. The CCCB is a public consortium created by the Barcelona Provincial Coucil.

Towards the end of the tour we went to an area where Xavi told us students hang out at, hang out and skate board. It was interesting to see the perspective from someone who lives in Barcelona on the district of El Raval because I would have never know that this area existed unless I went on this field trip. This area was rather modern, which I enjoyed very much.