If you like digital travel guides, I’d suggest loading both of these Barcelona travel guide books onto your phone or tablet before you depart. Nicknamed Ciudad Condol (once upon a time, the city was the seat of the Count of Barcelona) the destination sticks with anyone who wanders among the remarkable architecture and through the airy plaças. With it's distinct marine-inspired façade, Gaudí's famous Casa Batlló (a UNESCO World Heritage site) looms high over Passeig de Gracia. Nestled along the sparkling Mediterranean Sea in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is a colorful melting pot of culture, full of world-renowned cuisine, legendary art, music, and more. Another one of the most trusted guides in travel, this is the 11th edition of the Rough Guide to Barcelona.

There are so many Barcelona guide books on the market that it can feel impossible to choose the best guidebook for your trip to the Catalonian capital. Lonely Planet's Pocket Barcelona is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

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So it is only fitting that Camp Nou is one of the most magnificent sports stadiums in Europe, boasting a seating capacity of 99,354. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Barcelona's neighbourhoods?

Gothic Quarter: Known by locals as Barri Gòtic, this charming old town neighborhood is full of legendary Gothic architecture nestled along narrow, medieval-era streets. The crags are mostly single pitch and surround the towns of Castelloeffels, Vilanova Y La Geltru, Vilafranca Del Penedes, Martorell, and Igualada. With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.