{"product_id":"art-shop-eat-barcelona-9781905131242","title":"Art\/ Shop\/ Eat Barcelona","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis intelligently planned series divides each city up into 4-5 districts centred on a key sight – for example the Rambla, Gaudi’s Sagrada Família, the old Gothic quarter, and the port district of Barceloneta in the case of Barcelona – and gives ideas for a perfect day in that part of town: the main sights and one or two quirkier ones too, the best places to eat or have a coffee, and some original shopping ideas, presented in an uncluttered and navigable format that respects the reader's intelligence. A good 50% of the book is dedicated to the art and history of the place, distinguishing these useable little books from many guides which are little more than practical information listings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe city of Barcelona has been divided into five districts and the aim of this guide book is to enable you to have a great day out in any one of them. For each district first a short selection of the major art sights is given, then some other things to see in the area, followed by some ideas on the eat opportunities—from seafood to seeking out the best tapas—rounded off with our shortlist of shop recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the practicalities section that follows we set the scene with a brief introduction to Barcelona, how to get around, its food and drink, and where to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe history pages give an  overview of the key events in this city's life, while at the back of the book there is a glossary covering some of the art terms and key personalities that appear in this guide, as well as a comprehensive index to help you find what you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaps are found throughout the guide. Inside the front cover is a map of all Barcelona, clearly indicating where the detailed maps to each district are to be found at the beginning of their sections. The numbers (2) on the maps locate the cafés and restaurants described later in that section, and the letters (a) locate the shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen things to do 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this guide 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePracticalities 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Transport 7\u003cbr\u003e Visitor information 7\u003cbr\u003e Entertainment 8\u003cbr\u003e Shops 8\u003cbr\u003e Food \u0026amp; drink 9\u003cbr\u003e Where to stay 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Rambla \u0026amp; El Raval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Map 22\u003cbr\u003e The Rambla 25\u003cbr\u003e Palau Güell 30\u003cbr\u003e Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) 33\u003cbr\u003e In the area 34\u003cbr\u003e Eat 40\u003cbr\u003e Shop 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGothic quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Map 48\u003cbr\u003e The Cathedral 51\u003cbr\u003e Plaça del Rei 55\u003cbr\u003e Palau de la Música 57\u003cbr\u003e In the area 60\u003cbr\u003e Eat 65\u003cbr\u003e Shop 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn-Ribera \u0026amp; Barceloneta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Map 74\u003cbr\u003e Santa Maria del Mar 76\u003cbr\u003e Museu Picasso 79\u003cbr\u003e In the area 82\u003cbr\u003e Eat 87\u003cbr\u003e Shop 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Map 96\u003cbr\u003e Sagrada Família 99\u003cbr\u003e Manzana de la Discordia 104\u003cbr\u003e La Pedrera 107\u003cbr\u003e In the area 109\u003cbr\u003e Eat 114\u003cbr\u003e Shop 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontjuic Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Map 124\u003cbr\u003e Museu Nacional d’Art de\u003cbr\u003e Catalunya (MNAC) 126 Miró Foundation 129\u003cbr\u003e In the area 130\u003cbr\u003e Eat 132\u003cbr\u003e Shop 135\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossary 137\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex 145\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535949078871,"sku":"9781905131242","price":9.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781905131242.jpg?v=1731900243","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/art-shop-eat-barcelona-9781905131242","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}