National Geographic Walking Barcelona, 2nd Edition in Bloomington, MN

Venturing beyond its most famous attractions is the best way to appreciate Barcelona, defined by writer Eduardo Mendoza as "The city of wonders": walking along the 14 itineraries that, step by step, will guide you through the lively neighborhoods in all their variety and diversity. The "Flash Visits" section offers plans for visiting the whole city in a day or weekend, by yourself or with the whole family. The walks through the neighborhoods of the colorful metropolis, characterized by modern monuments, narrow medieval alleys, colorful markets, and Ramblas, will take you to the Picasso Museum, the Sagrada Familia, and Barceloneta, the busy maritime district, and the multicultural Raval maze. This guide offers details for excursions to Montjuic hill, the Botanical Garden (Jardi Botanic) and the Collserola Tower (Mirador de la Torre de Collserola), and it introduces the reader to distinctive aspects of the city's culture, not only arts and culinary traditions, but also sports, with the Futbol Club Barcelona, the team symbol of the Catalan identity.