Thief capital

BARCELONA’s Las Ramblas has beaten iconic tourist sites such as the Eiffel Tower and Italy’s Trevi Fountain to be named the worst spot for pickpockets in Europe.

The busy pedestrian strip in the Catalunyan capital took the top spot for thieves nabbing possessions from people's pockets, according to a study by The Express There were more than 3,270 reviews mentioning pickpockets on the famous street which is first on many tourists’ checklists.

Las Ramblas is crowded all year round but is usually busiest during the peak summer season.

Packed

The boulevard runs down to the port and is usually packed with street performers, artists and living statues.

The area around Paris’ Eiffel Tower was the second worst hotspot for pickpocketing in the world.

Italy’s Trevi Fountain took the third spot and is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia also made the list, coming in 10th.