Download or read book Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya written by Philip Freakley and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles). Sketch maps are included Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus
Download or read book Rick Steves Walk Eixample Barcelona written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Steves' Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: Eixample, Barcelona, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through the Eixample's “Golden Quarter”—including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for—all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: Eixample, Barcelona is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves' Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, Istanbul, and Barcelona.
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Download or read book Walking the city Barcelona as an urban experience written by Estanislau Roca and published by Edicions Universitat Barcelona. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an exciting and colorful route for Barcelona and his neighborhoods. Written by recognised specialists in architecture, urbanism or art history, and based in an awarded and exported teaching and research project which uses the city as a classroom and laboratory, its aim is to deepen one’s knowledge about the city, through tours as a way of approaching architecture, urbanism, sociology and history.
Download or read book Rick Steves Walk The Ramblas Ramble Barcelona Enhanced written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Steves Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves Walk: The Ramblas Ramble, Barcelona, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk down Barcelona's main boulevard-including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for-all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves Walk: The Ramblas Ramble, Barcelona is a tour guide in your pocket-and on your smartphone.
Download or read book Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Barcelona written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Savour the best of New Catalan cuisine, yell for your team at Camp Nou stadium, and crane your neck at the weird and wonderful architecture of La Sagrada Familia – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Barcelona and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Barcelona: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politics Over 30 maps for easy navigation Covers La Rambla, Barri Gòtic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta, La Sagrada Família, Gracia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, La Zona, Montjuïc, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Barcelona is our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Barcelona, our a handy-sized guide featuring the city’s best sights and experiences for a short break or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Spain for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Download or read book Gaudi s Barcelona An interactive ebook with guided walking tour and audio tracks written by France Gastronomy Tours and published by France Gastronomy Tours. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Barcelona through Antoni Gaudí's unique vision. The architectural genius who reshaped Barcelona. "Gaudi’s Barcelona" is an immersive, interactive ebook that brings the magic of Gaudí’s masterpieces to life through vivid storytelling, engaging multimedia, and a comprehensive guided walking tour. Features: Interactive Maps & Walking Tours: Navigate Barcelona with ease using detailed interactive maps. Follow our expertly curated walking tours that guide you through Gaudí’s iconic sites, including Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and La Pedrera. Each stop is accompanied by rich historical context and fascinating anecdotes. Engaging Audio Tracks: Enhance your experience with high-quality audio tracks that provide in-depth commentary on Gaudí’s life, inspirations, and architectural innovations. Listen as you explore each site, immersing yourself in the ambiance and stories of early 20th-century Barcelona. Educational Insights: Delve into the art and science behind Gaudí’s work with articles and videos that explore his use of natural forms, innovative materials, and structural techniques. Learn about the cultural and historical context of his projects and their lasting impact on modern architecture. Personalized Experience: Customize your journey through Barcelona with adjustable tour lengths, optional detours to lesser-known Gaudí sites, and tips for the best times to visit. Track your progress and bookmark favorite spots for a personalized adventure. "Gaudi’s Barcelona" interactive ebook offers an unparalleled interactive experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty and innovation of Gaudí’s world and see Barcelona through the eyes of its most iconic architect.
Download or read book Walking Barcelona The Best of the City written by AA.VV. and published by Edizioni WhiteStar. This book was released on 2022-09-13T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. Barcelona, as defined by writer Eduardo Mendoza, is "The city of wonders." And there's no better way to explore this dynamic city than venturing beyond its most famous attractions. Do so by walking along the 14 itineraries in this comprehensive guide. Each will take you, step by step, through the lively neighborhoods in all their variety and diversity. Find "Flash Visits" throughout--itinerary suggestions to tackle visiting the whole city in a single day or weekend. Follow tours through the colorful metropolis--characterized by modern monuments, narrow medieval alleys, vibrant markets, and Ramblas--to places such as to the Picasso Museum, the Sagrada Familia, and Barceloneta, the busy maritime district. This beautifully illustrated guide also offers excursions to less-visited spots, including Montjuic hill, the Botanical Garden (Jardi Botanic) and the Collserola Tower (Mirador de la Torre de Collserola). Plus, you'll find expert recommendations throughout to explore distinctive aspects of the city's culture--art and culinary traditions, as well as sports, with the Futbol Club Barcelona, the Catalan team. Whatever path you choose, this guide will provide everything you need to know--including where to eat and stay--for the ultimate vacation in Barcelona.
Download or read book National Geographic Walking Guide London 3rd Edition written by Sara Calian and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2020 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents fifteen step-by-step itineraries for exploring London, plus streamlined tours for seeing the city in a day, in a weekend, for fun, and with children.
Download or read book Rick Steves Walk Barri G tic Barcelona Enhanced written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Steves Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves Walk: Barri Gòtic, Barcelona, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for-all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves Walk: Barri Gòtic, Barcelona is a tour guide in your pocket-and on your smartphone.
Download or read book Rick Steves Walk The Ramblas Ramble Barcelona written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Steves' Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: The Ramblas Ramble, Barcelona, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk down Barcelona's main boulevard—including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for—all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: The Ramblas Ramble, Barcelona is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves' Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, Istanbul, and Barcelona.
Download or read book Barcelona written by Llorenç Bonet and published by Hk Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architectural guide of Gothic, Renaissance buildings and of the Modern Architecture.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sun-worshipper, city goer or outdoor enthusiast? No matter your tribe, this is the perfect region for you. Whether you want to enjoy Costa Brava's laidback lifestyle, marvel the truly iconic Sagrada Familia or hike the undulating landscape of long-extinct volcanoes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Barecelona and Catalonia have to offer. From gothic churches and centuries-old taverns to dizzying skyscrapers and ritzy cocktail bars, Catalonia is a constant contradiction. The natural landscape is just as varied: soaring mountain ranges preside over pristine wilderness and vineyard-cloaked hills taper into a seemingly endless stretch of coastline. Our newly updated guide brings Barcelona and Catalonia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of the must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of Barcelona and Catalonia, from Old town to beyond the centre, Eixample to Montjuïc Want the best of Barcelona in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona.
Download or read book Moon Barcelona Walks written by Moon Travel Guides and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Barcelona like a local: on foot! Wander "Barça's" ancient alleys and beachfront boulevards, savor the sunshine and sangria, and discover the city's hip hotspots and bohemian hangouts with Moon Barcelona Walks. This full-color guide features: Six customizable walks through the city's liveliest neighborhoods, including El Born, Gràcia, Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map in a handy, portable guide Curated "Top Ten" lists for architecture, restaurants, Sunday activities, and nightlife, for visitors looking to hit the highlights The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Browse designer boutiques and pop in to a trendy coffee shop, or stroll the beaches of Barceloneta to bask in the culture of an authentic fishing neighborhood. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia, or admire gothic architecture as you stroll the medieval streets of the historic barri. Walk through an old Olympic village, wander through Park Güell, and see the famed works of Picasso and Gaudi. Sip sangria by the beach, sample classic and modern tapas, and discover the hippest bars and clubs for a night on the town Public transportation options, including the metro, bus, or bike rental Tips for first-time visitors, including national holidays, where you'll need to make a reservation, and getting to and from the airport With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore Barcelona at your own pace, without missing a beat. Check out our guides to more of the world's liveliest cities, so you can hit the ground running! Also available: Moon New York Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon London Walks, Moon Amsterdam Walks, Moon Paris Walks, and Moon Rome Walks
Download or read book National Geographic Walking Barcelona written by National and published by National Geographic Walking Guide. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barcelona, as defined by writer Eduardo Mendoza, is "The city of wonders." And there's no better way to explore this dynamic city than venturing beyond its most famous attractions. Do so by walking along the 14 itineraries in this comprehensive guide. Each will take you, step by step, through the lively neighborhoods in all their variety and diversity. Find "Flash Visits" throughout--itinerary suggestions to tackle visiting the whole city in a single day or weekend. Follow tours through the colorful metropolis--characterized by modern monuments, narrow medieval alleys, vibrant markets, and Ramblas--to places such as to the Picasso Museum, the Sagrada Familia, and Barceloneta, the busy maritime district. This beautifully illustrated guide also offers excursions to less-visited spots, including Montjuic hill, the Botanical Garden (Jardi Botanic) and the Collserola Tower (Mirador de la Torre de Collserola). Plus, you'll find expert recommendations throughout to explore distinctive aspects of the city's culture--art and culinary traditions, as well as sports, with the Futbol Club Barcelona, the Catalan team. Whatever path you choose, this guide will provide everything you need to know--including where to eat and stay--for the ultimate vacation in Barcelona.
Download or read book General Theory of Urbanization 1867 written by Ildefons Cerdà and published by Actar D, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First translation into English on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the publication of the General Theory of Urbanization 1867 by Ildefons Cerdà, an essential work on urban development. In 1867 Ildefons Cerdà published his “Teoria general de la urbanitzación”. In this text, the “science of building cities”, understood as a phenomenon, became a new discipline with a broad economic, social and cultural impact on the life of the people of the city. Coinciding with 150 years since its publication, its first translation into English is being presented along with the publishing online at urbanization.org with the statistics transformed into interactive graphics and open data, with the aim of expanding the knowledge of Cerdà’s work and encouraging debate on the process of “urbanization” in the future. Co-published with the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in collaboration with the Diputació de Barcelona, the Generalitat de Catalunya through Incasòl. Bloomberg Philanthropies contributed as a collaborator for the international di usion of the project.
