An overview of the best bits for any Barcelona trip, with maps, travel tips and practical information delivered as an engaging and inspiring reading experience.

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Insight Guides City Guide Barcelona

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Explore one of the most exciting cities in the world with this inspirational travel guide, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Barcelona is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best this city has to offer, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like La Sagrada Fami´lia, La Rambla and Palau de la Mu´sica Catalana, and cultural gems like exploring the busy Marcado de La Boqueria, discovering the art and life of one of the world's most celebrated artists at the Museo Picasso and seeing Barcelona from new heights atop La Padrera.

Features of this travel guide to Barcelona:

Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Barcelona's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Barcelona with our pick of the city's top destinations
Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
Covers: Plaça de Catalunya; Barri Gòtic; La Ribera, Born and Parc de la Ciutadella; El Raval; The Waterfront; 21st Century Barcelona; Montjuïc; Eixample; Above the Diagonal; Around Barcelona

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About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.