REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Barcelona city guide


Lonely Planet Barcelona city guide

Barcelona city guide

Lonely Planet’s Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Savour the best of New Catalan cuisine, yell for your team at Camp Nou stadium, and crane your neck at the weird and wonderful architecture of La Sagrada Familia. Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.

Sally Davies I've lived all over Spain, and there is no part that does not have something unique to offer, but when i first came to barcelona i was charmed not only by its medieval splendour, endless beaches and spectacular architecture - all of which is amply documented - but by its countless eccentricities. by its fibreglass giants, who stroll the streets seemingly regardless of the occasion. by its fire-breathing dragons, skittering perilously through the crowds. by its peculiar language, its folk dancing, its human castles. and somehow, without ever really meaning to. i found i had made it my home.

Barcelona's Top 10

1. La Sagrada Familia

2. New Catalan Cuisine

3. Museu Picasso

4. Modernista Architecture

5. Camp Nou

6. Mercat de la Boqueria

7. Strolling la Rambla

8. La Catedral

9. Nightlife in Sant Antoni

10. Magical Montjuic

Inside Lonely Planet’s Barcelona:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politics
- Over 30 maps for easy navigation

Coverage Includes: La Rambla, Barri Gòtic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta, La Sagrada Família, Gracia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, La Zona, Montjuïc, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni, and more

Get to the heart of Barcelona and begin your journey now!