<b>Ramble down Las Ramblas, relax on Mediterranean beaches, and marvel at the sweeping curves of Gaudí's architecture with Rick Steves! Inside <i>Rick Steves Barcelona</i> you'll find: </b><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for spending <b>a week or more</b> exploring Barcelona </li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice </b>on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites </li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b> from Gaudí's mind-bending Sagrada Família and the colorful Picasso museum to cozy bars with vermouth on tap </li><li><b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Join hands with locals in a traditional <i>sardana</i> dance, chat with fans about the latest <i>fútbol</i> match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapas </li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight </li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax</b> with a glass of <i>cava</i></li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours </b>of lively neighborhoods, museums, and historic sites </li><li><b>Detailed neighborhood maps </b>and a <b>fold-out city map</b> for exploring on the go </li><li><b>Useful resources </b>including a packing list, Spanish and Catalan phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading </li><li><b>Over 300 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down </li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on Las Ramblas, Barri Gòtic, El