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Barcelona
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- Book Synopsis
- Barcelona Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide Barcelona is Gaudì's architectural masterpiece. Find your favourite barrio, where locals know which tapas bars don't cater to tourists and which squares host real flamenco. Updated 2025. Skip the overpriced paella around Las Ramblas and crowded Park Güell tours. This guide reveals neighbourhood spots like La Cova Fumada in Barceloneta, the family restaurant without a sign that serves what locals consider proper bombes, authentic tavernas where Can Ramonet has maintained traditional paella methods for decades, and Gràcia's village squares where neighbours gather and conduct conversations in Catalan. Navigate Barcelona's distinct culture with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting Modernist architecture to neighbourhood life. From Poble-Sec's traditional bodegas where families have served the same tapas for generations to Casa Vicens, Gaudì's lesser-known early work, experience the Barcelona where Catalan culture operates alongside tourism. What You'll Discover: Practical Barcelona neighbourhood knowledge - which areas maintain Catalan traditions, where locals eat authentic food, and cultural spaces beyond tourist circuits Barcelona transport mastery - Marco Polo's pull-out map with metro connections and walking routes through residential districts Everyday Catalan habits - where locals drink coffee, shop for food, and maintain cultural traditions Barcelona cultural basics - Catalan customs, neighbourhood differences, and useful phrases for genuine connections Budget-friendly Barcelona options - free Modernist discoveries, local market wisdom, and practical money-saving advice Perfect for architecture lovers, culture seekers, or travellers wanting authentic Spain - this guide explains why Catalans distinguish between tourist areas and neighbourhood life. From morning market visits where vendors speak Catalan to evening tapas where families maintain traditional recipes, discover the Barcelona where cultural preservation is part of daily life. Barcelona is more than Gaudì tours and tourist tapas - it's finding neighbourhood markets where vendors will teach you about Catalan ingredients, understanding which cultural traditions locals maintain, and learning that independence here is both historical and personal. Find your way with Marco Polo.
- About The Author
- Marco Polo One of the leading and most trusted travel publishing brands in Europe, Marco Polo has been guiding travellers around the world since 1991. All titles are researched on location and written by locals or authors who have spent the majority of their time living and travelling in the destination. With nearly 35 years of travel guide publishing under our belts and approaching 100million copies sold, you can rely on our experience to ensure you have a wonderful trip. What do we do? We create well-researched, high-quality guides to guarantee you have a wealth of detailed, reliable information about places to visit and how to get there. We print on high-quality, environmentally-friendly paper which ensures all the lovely colour photographs, maps and attractions are presented in the best way possible to bring your destination to life. What makes our guides and maps different? Marco Polo's renowned 'Insider Tips' ensure you enjoy an authentic local experience, creating travel memories that will last a lifetime. Our guides and maps are regularly updated by local experts who live, work and travel in the destination, ensuring current, first-hand information is included. We focus on the best selection of attractions and experiences saving you precious time so that you can search less and discover more.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781914515538
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Marco Polo Travel Publishing, (28 February 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 152
- Weight
- 251 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 190 x 110 x 16 mm
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