Barcelona is the most "European" city in Spain. Filled with amazing architecture and cultural attractions, it isa cosmopolitan city. Yet it is also a relaxed, friendly place, where the daymoves a little slower and dinner is a celebration that can last for hours.This guide describes each facet of Barcelona's personality in detail, givingtips on hotels and lodging, restaurants and caf s, sightseeing, sports,shopping, and entertainment and nightlife in the thorough manner associatedwith the Maverick Guide Series . Since Barcelona is the capital ofCatalunya, this region is covered as well.Introductory chapters discuss the best ways to reach Barcelona, travelingwithin the city, banking and changing money, health, emergency services, andother valuable information for the traveler.There is much to see and do in Barcelona, from walking the scenic streets toresting on the beach to dancing all night in lively discos. The cuisine is animportant part of the Barcelona experience; it is varied and tasty, and goingout to eat is an event in itself. Artistic diversions abound. Whatever thevisitor's interest, this book covers it.This new addition to the Mavericks also offers eight maps, a glossary ofwords in Castilian and Catalan (Catalunya's two official languages), and asample translated menu.Richard Schweid is a journalist originally from Nashville, Tennessee, whohas lived in Barcelona for the past several years. Currently, he is senioreditor of the Barcelona Metropolitan , the city's English-languagemagazine.