Barcelona & Catalonia Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241662892

Wander around Barcelona's medieval centre, marvel at the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudí or spend the day exploring Catalonia's excellent museums and galleries: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Barcelona and Catalonia with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Barcelona and Catalonia: - Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of Barcelona and a transport map, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Barcelona and Catalonia, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Barcelona cathedral, Sagrada Família, Park Güel, Monestir de Montserrat and more - Colour photographs of Barcelona's iconic architecture, medieval neighbourhoods, and parks and gardens, plus Catalonia's picturesque landscape - snow-capped mountains and rolling countryside meets rugged coastal towns and long, sandy beaches - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Barcelona - Old Town, Eixample, Montjuïc and beyond - and Lleida, Andorra, Girona, Barcelona Province and Tarragona - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the art and architecture of the region - from buildings in the Romanesque style to Gaudí and Modernisme - traditional food and drink, the history of the region, and festivals and events - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases and transport, visa and health information