- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (17 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405310936
- ISBN-13: 978-1405310932
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #47 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Spain > Cities & Regions > Barcelona
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The guides that show you what others only tell you! It features suggested walks and four one-day 'Great Day' itineraries to ensure you make the most of your trip. It comes together with clear maps, extensive hotel and restaurant listings of all price levels. Unique 3D models and cutaways will take you around the finest Gaudi architecture to the best beaches, and tips on where to find the tastiest tapas will ensure your trip is one long fiesta!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I went to Barcelona recently, and in the planning of the trip I consulted four guide books:
Lonely Planet's Barcelona City Guide
Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia
Cadogan Guides Barcelona (Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls)
Time Out Barcelona
All of them were good. I took two with me: Lonely Planet and Eyewitness.
The reasons I chose those two:
Eyewitness unfailingly has a good quality map, which in my view is LP's downfall. Eyewitness always includes a Street Finder Index which LP does not, and LP often misses out on streets other than the major ones, which can be very frustrating, especially in a city like Barca where there are many alleyways. I never use Eyewitness for hotels - the information is scant and usually more expensive than my (more Lonely Planet) budget, but it has fantastic colour photos and cutaways of buildings, and illustrations which place buildings within their streetscapes. It's a nice book to read on the bus or train going somewhere.
LP specialises in listings, which seemed to be more up-to-date and comprehensive than either Time Out or Cadogan, It also had a good Excursions section which helped a couple of times when I travelled beyond the city. I also liked a couple of the walking routes they recommended. Information on matters such as public transport is comprehensive and detailed. I like the chapters on history, architecture and food as well.
Time Out's great strength was in helping to plan. It had a huge array of hotels, and if you were especially interested in nightlife, I would take Time Out. I was there primarily for a conference, and many of my evenings were organised. And I'm also night a great nightclubber, perhaps contrary to Barca lifestyle!! If you are - consider Time Out. Its maps were pretty good, but not comprehensive for the area I was staying in, beachside Barceloneta.
That is where the Cadogan guide excelled. Its maps were so good that I pulled them out of the book and took them with me. I would have taken the whole book, but for the weight in my suitcase! Its info about places and sights seemed accurate and comprehensive.
Lonely Planet's Barcelona City Guide
Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia
Cadogan Guides Barcelona (Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls)
Time Out Barcelona
All of them were good. I took two with me: Lonely Planet and Eyewitness.
The reasons I chose those two:
Eyewitness unfailingly has a good quality map, which in my view is LP's downfall. Eyewitness always includes a Street Finder Index which LP does not, and LP often misses out on streets other than the major ones, which can be very frustrating, especially in a city like Barca where there are many alleyways. I never use Eyewitness for hotels - the information is scant and usually more expensive than my (more Lonely Planet) budget, but it has fantastic colour photos and cutaways of buildings, and illustrations which place buildings within their streetscapes. It's a nice book to read on the bus or train going somewhere.
LP specialises in listings, which seemed to be more up-to-date and comprehensive than either Time Out or Cadogan, It also had a good Excursions section which helped a couple of times when I travelled beyond the city. I also liked a couple of the walking routes they recommended. Information on matters such as public transport is comprehensive and detailed. I like the chapters on history, architecture and food as well.
Time Out's great strength was in helping to plan. It had a huge array of hotels, and if you were especially interested in nightlife, I would take Time Out. I was there primarily for a conference, and many of my evenings were organised. And I'm also night a great nightclubber, perhaps contrary to Barca lifestyle!! If you are - consider Time Out. Its maps were pretty good, but not comprehensive for the area I was staying in, beachside Barceloneta.
That is where the Cadogan guide excelled. Its maps were so good that I pulled them out of the book and took them with me. I would have taken the whole book, but for the weight in my suitcase! Its info about places and sights seemed accurate and comprehensive.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I like the DK books, especially for planning, the layout and pics are perfect. I did find being in Barca with the guide it was heavy and lacked details on history. I found the www.talkingtrip.com guide more insightful and practical. In fact both talkingtrip.com and this Eyewitness travel guide complement each other nicely, one for home, one for the actual trip.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was so easy to follow, good maps, and useful information. We went to Barcelona for 10 days and this book made our stay very eventful....we are going back as we didn;t get to see everything...and the book will be coming as well
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Best Barcelona/Catalonia Guide to be found
Most complete guide to Barcelona and Catalonia you can find, with excellent layout, photos, and maps. Good buy and perfect size for large pocket or handbag.
Published 8 months ago by bevjenpep
Barcelona Eyewitness Travel Guides
Excellent information within the book, usually I get top 10 but this has similar information would use again. Detail excellent, information correct and up to date.
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by Mr. Ms. Turner
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