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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. Barcelona Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use. Inside the Barcelona Marco Polo Spiral Guide: Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritize! The Barcelona Feeling gives tips to help you experience the essence of the city - for example, a cool drink in one of the spectacular rooftops or enjoying hot chocolate and fresh churros in a milk bar. Get under the skin of Barcelona to see what makes it tick. The Magazine section provides an interesting and entertaining account of life in this Modernism metropolis. It describes the city's many fiestas: whether it be religious in origin or dating back to some more ancient custom. You will learn about everything from Cuina Catalana, Catalonia's rich gastronomic tradition, to the region's fabulous wines, and find out about the fascinating ensemble of Barcelona's attractive neighborhoods. Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits. In the five chapters organized by district, each chapter provides restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out. Perfectly planned itineraries lead you through the Catalonian capital revealing the most popular attractions for each area including the best places to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map. Decide whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, car or public transport for perfect days in Barcelona. Detailed 3D graphics reveal the interior of attractions such as the Museu Maritim and the Sagrada Familia. Excursions take you to the Cistercian monasteries, Stiges and Montserrat - where you can see a bit more of what Catalonia has to offer. Coverage of Las Ramblas, La Ribera, Port Olimpic, Poblenou, Eixample, Gracia, Montjuic, Poble Sec, Pedrables, Tibidabo and more. Street Atlas & pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both. Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit... there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!