内容简介
This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Barcelona, in agenuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored withineasy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate theinformation you need at a glance. The city's top attractions areconveniently identified to help you plan your trip and to ensureyou see the most spectacular architecture, museums, beaches andother unmissable attractions. The brand new 'Perfect Day' featureis designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that won'tfail to inspire you and help you plan your ideal trip, beginningwith breakfast in La Rambla and ending with a night on the town,where you can dance until dawn. From Barri Gotic and La Ribera tothe Diagonal and Tibidabo, all areas are covered in depth alongsidefull-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction tothe city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientationwherever you are and include a plan of the Barcelona Metro andRail. For those wanting to travel further afield there isinformation on the best excursions, including a trip toMontserrat's monastery and Sitges with its three seaside museums. Aconcise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout theguide combine to give you a deeper understanding of Barcelona'spast and present, from the Catalan strive for independence tofamous personalities and their work such as Antoni Gaudi. There arealso plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time, whateveryour interests, from shopping and the exciting array of nightlifeon offer, to art galleries, local festivals, relaxing on the beachand popular activities for children. The 'Eating Out' chapterrecommends local specialities and provides full listings for allthe best places to eat and drink, including useful Spanish phrasesto help you read the menu and place your orders. Further Spanishphrases can be found on the front cover flap, ideal for quickreference. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Zsummary of all the expert practical advice you will need, includingreliable recommendations of hotels to suit all budgets, informationon health, transport, climate and currency, tips for travellerswith disabilities and much more. Small in size but big on content,this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this fabulouscity.