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Park Güell in Barcelona
Photograph by Michael Melford

Barcelona is a city where architecture and urbanism are one.—Paul Goldberger

Paul Goldberger, staff writer at The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, shares his insights about Barcelona in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

Barcelona
http://www.spaintour.com/barcelona.html
This site comprises comprehensive textual descriptions of city districts, museums, restaurants, shopping areas, and popular festivities.

BARCELONA by All About Spain
http://www.red2000.com/spain
/barcelon/index.html

Along with basic tourist information, this easy-to-navigate site includes distances from other Spanish cities, sightseeing itineraries, suggestions for day trips, and a photo tour of the city highlighting the masterworks of Gaudí.

Barcelona On Line
http://www.barcelona-on-line.es/Angles/index.htm
Enter your travel preferences to elicit suggestions of places to visit. Also, find cultural information, a reservations and booking service, and links to the latest news.

Barcelona Prestige
http://www.bcn-guide.com/english/
This online version of a free tourist guide includes helpful phone numbers, currency exchange information, and dining selections.

Barcelona’s city web
http://www.bcn.es/english/ihome.htm
This well-organized, comprehensive site is packed with interesting tips about Barcelona. It also includes news and events listings, FAQs, a city profile, and a map you can search by street address.

Barcelonet tot sobre el teatre de Barcelona
http://www.barcelonet.com/
Catalan-speakers will enjoy this guide to Barcelona’s current theater line-up, restaurants, and other “serveis” information.

InfoBarna—HomePage
http://www.infobarna.es/welcomi.htm
This Web version of the Interactive Guide to Barcelona allows you to search for bars, restaurants, shops, and museums according to your preferences about price, specialty, hours of operation, availability of parking, etc. The site also suggests activities and walking tours.

Turisme de Barcelona Home Page
http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/
turisme/ing/homen.htm

This official tourism site includes a detailed map, a searchable weekly calendar of events, a list of must-sees, and helpful information for all types of visitors.

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