
This fully revised & updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Barcelona in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored within easy-to-use colour-coded sections so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The citys top attractions are conveniently identified to help you plan your trip & to ensure you see the most spectacular architecture museums beaches & other unmissable attractions. The brand new Perfect Day feature is designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that wont fail to inspire you & help you plan your ideal trip beginning with breakfast in La Rambla & ending with a night on the town where you can dance until dawn. From Barri Gotic & La Ribera to the Diagonal & Tibidabo all areas are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction to the city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are & include a plan of the Barcelona Metro & Rail. For those wanting to travel further afield there is information on the best excursions including a trip to Montserrats monastery & Sitges with its three seaside museums. A concise history chapter & the handy cultural tips throughout the guide combine to give you a deeper understanding of Barcelonas past & present from the Catalan strive for independence to famous personalities & their work such as Antoni Gaudi. There are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time whatever your interests from shopping & the exciting array of nightlife on offer to art galleries local festivals relaxing on the beach & popular activities for children. The Eating Out chapter recommends local specialities & provides full listings for all the best places to eat & drink including useful Spanish phrases to help you read the menu & place your orders. Further Spanish phrases can be found on the front cover flap ideal for quick reference. The comprehensive Travel Tips section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need including reliable recommendations of hotels to suit all budgets information on health transport climate & currency tips for travellers with disabilities & much more. Small in size but big on content this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this fabulous city.