From gothic churches and 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 updated guide brings Barcelona and Catalonia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which place you inside Barcelona and Catalonia's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: our pick of Barcelona and Catalonia’s 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 Eixample, Montjuïc to beyond Barcelona a lightweight format , so you can take it with you wherever you go Touring the country? Try our DK Spain .