Barcelona City Guide - Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant, Travel & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Nonfiction, Travel, Family Travel, Europe, Spain & Portugal, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Jason Lambert | ISBN: | 1230000551588 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | July 14, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jason Lambert |
| ISBN: | 1230000551588 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press |
| Publication: | July 14, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Barcelona is the largest city and capital of the Catalan region in Spain and is the country's second largest city, with a population of 1.6 million people. The city is situated on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean and has a rich history and culture that is quite distinct from its rival, Madrid. In 1992, Barcelona received international fame as the host city of the Summer Olympics which has brought ongoing popularity to the city. This has changed the city and visitors will find a modern yet old city, where the latest features work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Barcelona - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - “Afternoon in Montserrat” Tour - Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour - Old Town (Ciutat Vella) - La Rambla - The Beach and Port - Las Golondrinas Harbor Boat Tours - L'Eixample - La Sagrada Familia - Casa Batlló - Picasso Museum - Olympic Stadium & Museum - See a Flamenco Show - Search for a Sardana - Barcelona Segway Glides - Places to Stay - Hotel Jazz - Villa Emilia - EuroPark Hotel - Hostal L’Antic Espai - Hotel Curious - Places to Eat & Drink - Ziryab Fusion Wine and Tapas Bar - Cera 23 - Tapeo Anem de Tapes - Restaurant Etapes - Café De L’Academia - Places to Shop - La Boqueria - Maremagnum - Alexis Fasoli - Vom FASS Barcelona - La Maquinista
Barcelona is the largest city and capital of the Catalan region in Spain and is the country's second largest city, with a population of 1.6 million people. The city is situated on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean and has a rich history and culture that is quite distinct from its rival, Madrid. In 1992, Barcelona received international fame as the host city of the Summer Olympics which has brought ongoing popularity to the city. This has changed the city and visitors will find a modern yet old city, where the latest features work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Barcelona - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - “Afternoon in Montserrat” Tour - Barcelona Half-Day Bike Tour - Old Town (Ciutat Vella) - La Rambla - The Beach and Port - Las Golondrinas Harbor Boat Tours - L'Eixample - La Sagrada Familia - Casa Batlló - Picasso Museum - Olympic Stadium & Museum - See a Flamenco Show - Search for a Sardana - Barcelona Segway Glides - Places to Stay - Hotel Jazz - Villa Emilia - EuroPark Hotel - Hostal L’Antic Espai - Hotel Curious - Places to Eat & Drink - Ziryab Fusion Wine and Tapas Bar - Cera 23 - Tapeo Anem de Tapes - Restaurant Etapes - Café De L’Academia - Places to Shop - La Boqueria - Maremagnum - Alexis Fasoli - Vom FASS Barcelona - La Maquinista
