- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (7 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405307986
- ISBN-13: 978-1405307987
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 10 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,073,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Thank goodness for Top 10 guides.' The Mail on Sunday
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Your guide to the very best that Barcelona has to offer. Whatever you are looking for - whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, want to sunbathe on the best beaches or shop till you drop in the Passeig de Gracia. Dozens of top 10 lists - from Modernist buildings to top tapas bars - provide the insider knowledge you need. Includes detailed maps.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A guide that recommends the top 10 places to visit and stay, whether it be for culture, art, history, places to eat or entertainment. It is guaranteed to suggest some of the best places in the city and often the most hidden and without this guide you may never come across such nice places.
It has an easy to follow grid referencing system with clear maps at the front and back of the book.
I swear by these guides and will not visit a place without taking a Top 10 guide with me.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read a few reviews on here before my week long trip to BCN with my girlfriend on the 8th Aug 09. Our agenda was to see some sights/culture, eat out in some nice restaurants and spend some time on the beach to get a bit of a tan. The book is split into sections:
Top 10 sights to see in BCN (with a detailed breakdown of each feature)
Then the top 10 buildings, squares (placa), churches, museums, cafes, restaurants, night spots, gay hang-outs, shopping areas, markets, city views, parks and beaches, walks and bike rides, activities, kids attractions, festivals, and arts and music venues.
Then broken down by each area ("around town") in BCN are the top 10 local sights, shops, clubs, cafes, bars and restaurants, including beyond BCN.
Then you have a "streetsmart" section which gives you all sorts of useful tips on getting around, getting to/from the airport, tours and trips, safety, money and banking, shopping and accommodation etc.
Finally you have the maps (Metro underground, zoomed out overall map, and zoomed in Barri Gotic area), within the book (including one you can remove and keep on your person) which were very useful for finding little places which are not actually in the book. The size of the book was great as if you have some decent sized pockets (like the side ones in a pair of long shorts) you can take this book with you everywhere and as a result hopefully never get lost!).
The one aspect of the book that I found a little light, was the restaurant reviews, it was great that there were lots of cafes, bars and restaurants named and mentioned, however the amount of information on each restaurant was a little lacking (although to be fair there was info on many places along with a rough price guide). We had the lonely planet guide to Barcelona with us aswell, and together with that they worked well as it had more comprehensive information on places to eat. Also, we found it just as good to simply go for a wander about as there are places not in the book which were really nice, and whilst I appreciate they cannot fit in all the places in BCN its something worth knowing.
Overall I'd say its a fantastic book for people looking for 3 to 4 day breaks, but if you are a specific food lover you might want to pick up another book which would nicely complement this one, which has a more comprehensive guide to the many, many eateries on offer.
Enjoy BCN!
Top 10 sights to see in BCN (with a detailed breakdown of each feature)
Then the top 10 buildings, squares (placa), churches, museums, cafes, restaurants, night spots, gay hang-outs, shopping areas, markets, city views, parks and beaches, walks and bike rides, activities, kids attractions, festivals, and arts and music venues.
Then broken down by each area ("around town") in BCN are the top 10 local sights, shops, clubs, cafes, bars and restaurants, including beyond BCN.
Then you have a "streetsmart" section which gives you all sorts of useful tips on getting around, getting to/from the airport, tours and trips, safety, money and banking, shopping and accommodation etc.
Finally you have the maps (Metro underground, zoomed out overall map, and zoomed in Barri Gotic area), within the book (including one you can remove and keep on your person) which were very useful for finding little places which are not actually in the book. The size of the book was great as if you have some decent sized pockets (like the side ones in a pair of long shorts) you can take this book with you everywhere and as a result hopefully never get lost!).
The one aspect of the book that I found a little light, was the restaurant reviews, it was great that there were lots of cafes, bars and restaurants named and mentioned, however the amount of information on each restaurant was a little lacking (although to be fair there was info on many places along with a rough price guide). We had the lonely planet guide to Barcelona with us aswell, and together with that they worked well as it had more comprehensive information on places to eat. Also, we found it just as good to simply go for a wander about as there are places not in the book which were really nice, and whilst I appreciate they cannot fit in all the places in BCN its something worth knowing.
Overall I'd say its a fantastic book for people looking for 3 to 4 day breaks, but if you are a specific food lover you might want to pick up another book which would nicely complement this one, which has a more comprehensive guide to the many, many eateries on offer.
Enjoy BCN!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered it together with the Rough Guide to Barcelona, thinking that it would be nice to carry in my handbag while on the trip and contain the most necessary information (which it does, ok).
Although the Rough Guide was much bulkier and heavier, I ended up carrying it with me all the time.
I think this travel guide is good if you dont have a lot of time and you just want to see the main things, and it is also quite good considering the small volume of it. For more information, get a more thorough guide.
Although the Rough Guide was much bulkier and heavier, I ended up carrying it with me all the time.
I think this travel guide is good if you dont have a lot of time and you just want to see the main things, and it is also quite good considering the small volume of it. For more information, get a more thorough guide.
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Barcelona Top Ten
I found this book to be really useful - it is clear and easy to read and follow.
The book isn't overly wordy and the images are a real complement. Read more
The book isn't overly wordy and the images are a real complement. Read more
Published 7 days ago by jend
Perfect for exploring Barcelona
Ideal travel guide for a few days in Barcelona. The book suggested more than we could possibly have seen in our time, but was a great starting point to focus us on what we wanted... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sullivan
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I've been pondering over where to go for my summer holidays this year and I picked up this little book in my local WH Smith to assist me with this decision. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Davidson
light book to carry
The delivery time is quick - considering I ordered it just before Christmas.
The content is a bit disappointing: the metro fare is incorrect; the map on the back of book... Read more
The content is a bit disappointing: the metro fare is incorrect; the map on the back of book... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yvonne
Not quite a top ten book
This Eyewitness guide was not as user friendly as other guides in the same series that I have used. Some of the information was inaccurate, for instance, you could get into the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ros33
Handy little book
I plan on using this book on my forthcoming trip to Barcelona. It
Looks like it will be helpful for a short term visit to this city with plenty of top tens, to attractions,... Read more
Looks like it will be helpful for a short term visit to this city with plenty of top tens, to attractions,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Peachypooch
Useful as always
We love city breaks and usually buy a guidebook. More often than not it is the Top10 book and this one served us well as usual. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Marcus H
Top 10 Guide: Barcelona
Excellent informative book when visiting Barcelona for the first time. Good size to carry in handbag and maps very useful, especially the metro. Read more
Published 9 months ago by I Spencer
Beautiful Barcelona
The DK eyewitness top 10 series of travel guides are always my first choice. First few pages contain the best of the whole city, listing major landmarks, historic sights or places... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Baird
Top Tips For Barca!
Just been for a fantastic 3 night stay in Barcelona and found this a brilliant guide book.Compact and easy to navigate, the maps included are excellent. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jameta
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