Lonely Planet Barcelona Encounter

What Will Your Barcelona Encounter Be?
…gazing at the forest of pillars supporting the roof of La Sagrada Familia
…stocking up on cheese, jamon and summer fruits at La Boqueria
…immersing yourself in the Romanesque era at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
...taking in the spectacle of painters, jugglers and dancers along La Rambla
...eschewing dainty portions in favor of tasty raciones in La Barceloneta
...strolling Gracia's streets in search of your next bar

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map, plus detailed neighborhood plans for trouble-free navigation
Our resident author recommends local favorite restaurants, bars, boutiques, gardens and galleries
Specially designed itineraries tailored to the length and type of trip
Locals speak frankly about the bars, markets and evolution of food in Barcelona