The iconic flower stalls of the Rambla move to Plaça Catalunya

The historic flower stalls on La Rambla have a new temporary location. The move marks the start of a key urban transformation. The new kiosks will be in Plaça Catalunya until 2026. The change affects traders and passers-by.

The everyday landscape of La Rambla changes this week: the traditional flower stalls are moving to Plaça Catalunya. Eight new kiosks, designed to suit florists' work, will occupy the side between Bergara Street and Pelai Street. This move, which will remain in place until mid-2026, responds to the long-awaited comprehensive renovation of La Rambla, one of Barcelona's most emblematic thoroughfares.

The move affects not only traders, but also those who walk through the centre every day. The new kiosks, made of steel and fibreglass, have large windows, cross ventilation and mobile ramps to guarantee accessibility. The colours and finishes have been chosen to blend into the urban setting, while electrical and water installations are already pre-installed to make florists' work easier.

The only exception will be the historic Flors Carolina kiosk, at number 93 La Rambla, which will retain its original location and format because of its heritage value and award-winning design. The remaining florists, after an agreement with the City Council and the Institut Municipal de Mercats de Barcelona, will maintain their usual activity in Plaça Catalunya until the works are completed and they can return to their final location.

The change of location follows the removal in October 2024 of the seven disused flower stalls that occupied the central stretch of La Rambla. The old bird-sellers' stalls, empty for months, have also been dismantled to clear the promenade and reorganise urban elements. The aim is clear: to restore La Rambla's genuine character and strengthen its role as the city's cultural axis.

The florists' move coincides with other work in the area, such as the reorganisation of restaurant terraces, in an effort to modernise and revitalise the heart of Barcelona without losing its essence.

La Rambla, beyond its tourist fame, has always been a meeting point for Barcelonans and visitors. Its florists, present since the 19th century, form part of the city's collective imagination. The current renovation seeks to balance tradition and modernity, ensuring that these emblematic businesses continue to play a leading role in the future urban landscape.