The Rough Guide to Barcelona 7

by Brown, Jules; Brown, Jules; Brown, Jules; Rough Guides

• ISBN13: 9781843536819
• ISBN10: 1843536811
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-20
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Barcelonais the ultimate handbook to Spain's most dynamic destination. This seventh edition has been thoroughly updated and revised and includes up-to-the-minute reviews of the city's best restaurants, bars and clubs, to suit every budget. There are in-depth accounts of all the sights, from the tree-lined Ramblas to the weird and wonderful modernist architecture all over the city. There are detailed chapters on Barcelona's history and cuisine with a section on Catalan cookery and recipes. The guide comes complete with information about day-trips outside the city and includes maps and plans for every neighbourhood.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 4
What to see	p. 7
When to go	p. 9
Things not to miss	p. 10
Basics	p. 17
Getting there	p. 19
Red tape and visas	p. 23
Insurance	p. 24
Arrival	p. 25
Information, maps and websites	p. 27
City transport	p. 30
City tours	p. 33
The media	p. 34
Costs, money and banks	p. 35
Mail, phones and email	p. 37
Admission to museums, galleries and churches	p. 39
Opening hours and public holidays	p. 40
Crime and personal safety	p. 40
Travellers with disabilities	p. 42
Guide	p. 45
The Ramblas and the Old Town	p. 47
The Waterfront: From Porto Vell to Diagonal Mar	p. 77
Montjuic	p. 87
The Eixample	p. 100
The northern suburbs	p. 117
Out of the city	p. 132
Listings	p. 155
Accommodation	p. 157
Eating	p. 174
Drinking and nightlife	p. 200
Entertainment	p. 209
Gay and lesbian Barcelona	p. 217
Festivals and holidays	p. 220
Sports and outdoor activities	p. 224
Shopping	p. 230
Children's Barcelona	p. 238
Directory	p. 242
Contexts	p. 247
A history of Barcelona and Catalunya	p. 249
Catalan cookery	p. 266
Books	p. 272
Language	p. 277
Small print & Index	p. 291
Colour maps	p. 305
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