Barcelona - City Guides Author:Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls Barcelona is a city of one-offs: Gaudi's fantastical Sagrada Familia, the most controversial building site in the world; the time capsule of the Barri Gotic, the largest Gothic neighborhood in existence; Las Ramblas, the lovliest street in Europe - and all this in a city that has the highest ratio of shops to residents in Europe and doesn't go t... more »o bed until the rest o us are waking up. This guide is packed with ides for a romantic weekend, to get to grips with Gaudi or to shop till you drop. It takes you off the tourist trail to the Barcelona only the locals know - from ancient street markets to hidden tapas bars. Our expert authors give the lowdown on the city from the stately Eixample to the winding streets of the old town. 75 hotels, 95 restaurants, 70 bars and 47 tapas bars, plus clubs, music venues and festivals are all personally reviews. There are 20 detailed maps, plus 14 pages of full-color maps with grid-references to help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide. (5 x 8 1/2, 304 pages, color photos, color maps)« less