Rick Steves Barcelona Eighth Edition

<B>Ramble down Las Ramblas, relax on Mediterranean beaches, and marvel at the sweeping curves of Gaudí's architecture with Rick Steves! Inside <I>Rick Steves Barcelona</I> you'll find:</B><ul><li><B>Comprehensive coverage</B> for spending <B>a week or more</B> exploring Barcelona </li><li><B>Rick's strategic advice </B>on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites </li><li><B>Top sights and hidden gems,</B> from Gaudí's mind-bending Sagrada Família and the colorful Picasso museum to cozy bars with vermouth on tap </li><li><B>How to connect with local culture: </B>Join hands with locals in a traditional sardana dance, chat with fans about the latest fútbol match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapas </li><li><B>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</B> with Rick's candid, humorous insight </li><li><B>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax</B> with a glass of cava </li><li><B>Self-guided walking tours </B>of lively neighborhoods, museums, and historic sites </li><li><B>Detailed neighborhood maps </B>and a <B>fold-out city map</B> for exploring on the go </li><li><B>Useful resources </B>including a packing list, Spanish and Catalan phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading </li><li><B>Over 300 bible-thin pages</B> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down </li><li><B>Complete, up-to-date information</B> on Las Ramblas, Barri Gòtic, El Born, Eixample, Montjuïc, and more, as well as day trips to Montserrat, Figueres, Cadaqués, and Sitges </li></ul><B>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <I>Rick Steves Barcelona</I>.</B><BR/><BR/> Spending just a few days in the city? Try <I>Rick Steves Pocket Barcelona</I>.