Barcelona - Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Best of Barcelona is your passport to the Barcelona's top sights and most authentic experiences.

Explore the culinary riches of Mercat de la Boqueria, experience the one-of-a-kind La Sagrada Familia and ramble the cobblestone streets of La Ribera, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of Barcelona and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of Barcelona:

• In-depth coverage of the destination's must-see sights along with
  hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place
  
• Intuitively organized with essential information at your fingertips
  
• Eye-catching full-colour design and easy-to-use layout with
  maps and images throughout
  
• Annotated images that bring a destination to life
  
• Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map
  (included in print version) that gives instant access to must-see sights to
  help you navigate as you plot out your itinerary
  
• Short and extended itineraries help you tailor your trip to your
  personal needs and interests to make the most of your time on the road
  
• Insider tips and insights to save time and money, avoid crowds and
  trouble spots, and to get to know the destination like a local
  
• Honest recommendations for all budgets
  
• Cultural insights and background information to put top sights and
  experiences in context and to give you a richer, more rewarding travel
  experience (includes cuisine, art, architecture, history, wine, sport, and
  etiquette)
  
• Free, convenient pull-out Barcelona map (included in print
  version)
  
• Covers La Sagrada, La Ribera, El Raval, La Rambla, Barri Gotic,
  Barceloneta and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of Barcelona, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colourful photos, focuses on Barcelona's most popular attractions and authentic experiences for those looking for the best of the best and have minimal time for planning.

• Also looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and
  offbeat experiences and extensively covers all of the ins and outs of the
  city's neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Barcelona guide.
  
• Or check out Pocket Barcelona, a handy-sized guide focused on only
  the absolutely can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
  
• Also be sure to check out Lonely Planet Spain for a
  comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

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