Fodor's Barcelona

Whether you want to tour Parc Güell, explore the Barri Gòtic, or marvel at the Sagrada Familia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barcelona are here to help! Fodor's Barcelonaguidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Barcelona travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Museums," "Best Day Trips," "What to Buy in Barcelona," "Free Things to Do in Barcelona," and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on "Gaudi: Architecture Though the Looking Glass," "La Sagrada Familia," and "The Wines of Spaini."
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Barri Gòtic, The Rambla, The Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta, Poble Nou, La Ciutadella, Port Olímpic, Monguïc, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Spain? Check out Fodor's Essential Spain and Fodor's Madrid.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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