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~ Roger Williams (Author) "Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia, the most northeasterly corner of Spain, bordering France..." (more)
Key Phrases: Costa Brava, Santa Maria, Museu Nacional (more...)
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...You feel, looking at them, as if you could close the book and step into the street. -- Contra Costa Times

...considered to be the world's best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. -- North American Press Syndication

The best travel guides ever. -- Sky Magazine -Delta In flight Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Eyewitness Travel Guides are the original illustrated travel guidebooks-and they're still the best. Since 1993, the Eyewitness brand has established itself as one of the industry leaders, with sales of more than 6.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Featuring more than 70 worldwide destinations, new titles are being added to the best-selling Eyewitness Travel Guides series each year. In 2003, to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK is re-launching the entire series, fully updated, and with a brand-new look.

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: DK Travel; Revised edition (January 31, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789494310
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789494313
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #779,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars not up to the usual D-K standard, February 14, 2001
By Philip Greenspun (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This guide is not up to the usual D-K standard. I like to take pictures for photo.net when I travel and it is very helpful to have the little sample photos of destinations so that one can decide whether or not to invest the time.

But D-K Barcelona is very skimpy on details and also on tourist attractions and facilities as soon as you venture out of the Old City.

For authoritative restaurant and hotel recommendations, go with Michelin Red. For architecture and art history, get the Blue Guide. For nightlife, try the TimeOut guide. Overall, people say that the Rough Guide is very good.

Whatever guidebook you choose, watch your belongings in Barcelona. Pickpocketing is an industry there, esp. in the Old City and on La Rambla. Women should not carry purses. Men should keep money in a money belt or zippered inner jacket pocket. Limit yourself to one camera that you can keep in your hands at all times.

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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Photographs and Historical Synopsis, November 9, 1999
The cover says it all: "The guide that shows you what others only tell you." Each page is illustrated with breathtaking shots of Churches, Mountains, Beaches, City streets, or great works of art. Another remarkable feature of this guide is the detailed history given to each town or monument or region listed. It's a little shy on maps, however, because although there are detailed guides of certain sections of the city of Barcelona showing buildings, streets, and recommended walking cultural iteneraries, there is no good map of the entire city on one leaf. It also leaves a bit to be desired in the "rest of catalonia" category. For example, only a short vignette is given for the fine Roman city of Taragonna. Overall, I'd recommend this guide to anyone planning to visit Barcelona.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Barcelona, not so much for rest of Catalonia, June 20, 2000
This is a great book for any newcomer to the beautiful city of Barcelona. The images pull you in, and the background history on the Barcelona area is well done. My only gripe is that the "rest of Catalonia" section is quite small for all that's out there! If you're spending a few days in Barcelona, this is the book to buy. If you plan to spend most of your time in the surrounding region, or in the Balearic islands, I'd skip it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Lavish photos, poor information
I've been born in Barcelona and I am an enthusiastic traveller all around the world and a travel guide collector. Read more
Published on October 6, 2005 by S. Lopez Ferrer

4.0 out of 5 stars Second place this time
Usually the Eyewitness series guide for whatever city is an unbeatable guidebook, however this one comes up a little short. Read more
Published on July 24, 2004 by Stephen McHenry

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