Barcelona Art & Culture 5.2

BARCELONA, the latest addition to the Art & Culture series app, presents itself as a cultural travel guide offering a thorough and expert exploration of the city's numerous attractions. This comprehensive companion provides practical information, detailed maps, and insights into the historical depth and vibrant present-day life of Europe's most captivating city.

BARCELONA stands out as an essential tool for those looking to delve into the rich tapestry of this metropolis, focusing on its history and contemporary vitality. The app deviates from standard tourist guides by eschewing conventional hotel and restaurant recommendations, instead providing a cultural immersion that promises to enhance visitors' experiences unlike any other guide currently available in both traditional print and digital formats.

BARCELONA sets itself apart as a city where Europe congregates for leisure. Dubbed a city that exudes exuberance and unpredictability, it captivates global attention with its dynamic persona. This meticulously crafted app, authored by seasoned experts with decades of dedicated writing on the subject, invites users to immerse themselves in Barcelona's effervescent core:

• Insightful guidance and practical advice for exploring 130 renowned and hidden gems, ranging from Antoní Gaudí's iconic Sagrada Família to Civil War-era bomb shelters
• Current details such as opening hours, prices, and specific site information
• Day trip recommendations to destinations like Sitges, Monserrat, Figueres' Dalí museum, Girona, PortAventura (Spain's largest theme park), and Tarragona
• Biographies of prominent Modernista artists and architects
• Alternative ways to experience Barcelona day and night: personalized tours with locals, scooter rides, or adventures in a three-wheel GoCar
• Unique insights into Barcelona's peculiar fascination with bats and Antoní Gaudí's idiosyncrasies
• Walking tours exploring Barcelona's most intriguing neighborhoods
• A glimpse into Barcelona's lively music scene encompassing opera and Manu Chao's Rumba de Barcelona, coupled with recommendations on venues and ticket purchases
• A menu decoder and essential phrases in Spanish and Catalan for visitors
• Practical transportation information within the city, alongside money-saving tips through special offers and discount cards
• Kid-friendly attractions in Barcelona
• A comprehensive catalogue of significant traditional and cultural festivals
• A robust search feature for swift information retrieval within the app

About the Authors:

Renowned for their extensive works on Spain and Catalonia, Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls (www.facarospauls.com) bring decades of travel writing experience to BARCELONA. Positioned near the Pyrenees in southwest France, they frequent Barcelona for brief getaways indulging in local delicacies such as stuffed squids.