Time Out Barcelona (Paperback)

~ Time Out (Author) "Barcelona, unlike many other European cities, did not follow a consistent pattern of growth during its early history..." (more)
Key Phrases: Metro Liceu, Zona Alta, Metro Universitat (more...)

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Product Description

An endless cycle of festivals, with extraordinary architecture and a good climate as a backdrop, make Barcelona an exuberant city. It has something for everyone, from world-class restaurants, museums and beaches to a lively street-life. This guide provides an in-depth view of Barcelona and advises on where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and what to see.

About the Author

Researched and written by residents of the city.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Time Out; 6th edition (June 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014100942X
• ISBN-13: 978-0141009421
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,567,500 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Trip Essential, August 1, 2004

By	Stephen McHenry (Olney, MD USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Time Out Barcelona (Time Out Guides) (Paperback)

The British Time Out guides are always a trip essential: Their expertise is how to spend your time when you are not in the museum or staring at the major landmark; the eating/drinking/shopping/arts/entertainment portion of your trip. Especially music and nightlife, dance clubs or bars, restaurants and shopping, or where to meet/watch people, what to enjoy, their information in invaluable. This 7th edition is updated from last year's and they really have taken the time to update it, adding or dropping places reviewed, updating the reviews on the places carried over. They didn't just copy and paste a bunch of last year's material, they really work hard to make it good. Plus, this edition is currently $4.00 less than last years! The descriptions of the main attractions and the side/day trips are very good. Although not as pretty and picture heavy as other guide books, if you could only take one guide book for a stay of more than 3 or 4 days, this would be the best choice. Maps in the back are very useable, altogether a really great book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book made my Barcelona trip!, September 25, 2003

By A Customer

We just returned from 4 days in Barcelona and this book was the bomb! I bougght four books on Spain because I couldn't decide,and the Time Out guide was by far the most useful and informative, and comprehensive book. It was indispensible. In fact, when we were in other cities in Spainwe were wishing that Time Out had also made guides for those cities too. All the restaurants we ate at were amazing, and for the most part the info was accurate. The book has lots of color pictures and gives details on how to get where you are going. Oh yeah, the BEST, most USEFUL thing was that they had a bunch of different maps in the back of the book, and on any particular entry (say, a restaurant), they would give the page and the coordinates of where that restaurant could be found on the map, as well as the closest metro stop. It was great! Highly recommend this book and will be sure to buy other Time Out guides next time we travel.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only want to take 1 guide book, take this one, August 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Time Out Barcelona 2 (Time Out Barcelona, 2nd ed) (Paperback)

The book includes great practical information such as metro stops as well as descriptive and concise info. about each point of interest. The restaurant tips are great too. We ate at several places suggested by the book, and the descriptions are fairly accurate.