Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*
Lonely Planet's
Barcelona
is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Savour the best of New Catalan cuisine, yell for your team at Camp Nou stadium, and crane your neck at the weird and wonderful architecture of La Sagrada Familia - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Barcelona and begin your journey now!
Inside
:
Colour
maps and images throughout
Highlights
and itineraries
help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips
to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info
at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights
provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politics
Over
30 maps
for easy navigation
Covers
La Rambla, Barri Gòtic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta, La Sagrada Família, Gracia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, La Zona, Montjuïc, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni, and more
The Perfect Choice:
is our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.
Looking for just the highlights? Check out
Pocket Barcelona
, our a handy-sized guide featuring the city's best sights and experiences for a short break or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out
Spain
for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017