The document is a comprehensive travel guide to Barcelona, detailing its unique neighborhoods, historical background, cultural identity, and essential visitor information. It includes highlights of various barrios, safety tips, transportation options, and basic language phrases in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Additionally, it features key attractions, local customs, and practical advice for navigating the city.

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2. Welcome to Barcelona!Welcome to Barrios de Barcelona! Our guide is structured to allow you to explore
the unique and contrasting barrios (neighbourhoods) of Barcelona while
making sure you catch the highlights in each one. Every different barrio
has something to offer and this is outlined through our guide,
allowing for easy navigation of both the guide and the city.
Get out and explore!

3. Meet the Team
Lucy White, 21
Scotland
Barcelona favourite: magic fountain
James Treweek, 22
England
Barcelona favourite: Sagrada
Familia
Danielle Hines, 21
England
Barcelona favourite: The
music, whether you’re on the
street, in the metro or at a
concert, Barcelona is bursting
with sound
Luke Cy, 30
England
Barcelona favourite: Camp Nou
Katie Chakhova, 30
Canada
Barcelona favourite: street art
and cava
Jasmaine Vaughan, 19
Scotland
Barcelona favourite: learning
about the Catalan language and
culture
Rachel Jordan, 28
USA
Barcelona favourite: I love the culture
and the people!

4. 4
Table of Contents
History 5
Barcelona Now and Catalan Identity 6
Survival Guide 7
Getting Around 9
Language Basics 10
Barri Gotic 12
Sandemans New Barcelona Walking Tours 13
La Rambla 14
Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia
(Barcelona Cathedral) 15
Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi 16
Homenatge als Castellers 17
Mezcalaria El Antojo 18
Anti-karaoke 19
El Raval 20
Mercat de la Boqueria 21
CCCB & MACBA 22
Street Art Tour 23
Holala! Plaza or Tallers 24
Restaurant L’Havana 25
Restaurant Elisabets 26
23 Robadors 27
Born 28
Museu de la Xocolata 29
Museu Picasso 30
Parc de la Ciutadella 31
Fossar de les Moreres 32
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar 33
Restaurant Galiy 34
El Xampanye 35
Barceloneta 36
Barceloneta Beach 37
Jai Ca 38
L’Aquarium 39
Absente Bar 40
Gràcia & L’Eixample 41
Sagrada Familia 42
Park Güell 43
El Corte Ingles 44
Plaças de Gràcia 45
Turó de la Rovira 46
Hospital Sant Pau 47
La Chappelle 48
Khan Kaffran 49
Unnatural Space 50
Montjuic & Poble Sec 51
Camp Nou 52
Estadi Olimpic 53
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona 54
Font Magica de Montjuic 55
Manga & Rosa 56
Bar Bristol 57
Sala de Montjuic 58
Barcelona Extras 59
Montserrat 60
Montgat Beach
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5. 5
HistoryThe first human settlements in Barcelona date back to Neolithic times. There are many theories about the formation of Barcelona. Some even think that
Barcelona was founded by Hercules.
The city itself was founded by the Romans who set up a colony called Barcino at the end of the 1st century BC, which was occupied by the Visigoths in
415 and renamed Barcinona. The colony had over a thousand inhabitants and was bounded by a defensive wall, the remains of which can still be seen
in the old town (within the history museum, very near to Jaume I metro station).
8thCentury
Moorsconquerthecity
9thCentury
Franksconquerthecity
1000-1200
Barcelonaisoneofthemostimportant
Mediterraneanports
1391Amassacreofthecity’sJewishcommunity
1450TheUniversitatdeBarcelonafounded
1640AlliedtoLouisXIIIofFrance,Catalonian
revoltagainsttheSpanishmonarchybeginsin
Barcelona1652BarcelonasiegedbyDonJuanJoséofAustria
whichendstheCatalanrebellion
1705-1714
TheWarofIndependenceagainstSpain.
Defeatedon11thofSeptember1714withthe
Catalonianconstitutionabolished
1882ConstructionofLaSagradaFamiliabeganon
the19thMarch
1888WorldExhibitionheldinBarcelona
1936-1939
TheSpanishCivilWar,afterwhich
Catalan
languageandcultureweresuppressed
1977Cataloniarecoverssomeself-government
undertheEstatutdeAutonomia
1992BarcelonahoststheOlympicGames,
whichrejuvenatedthecity

6. 6
Barcelona Now and
Catalan Identity
In a symbolic referendum in 2009, 95 per cent of those who voted were in favour of Catalonia’s
independence from Spain and wanted it to achieve statehood, but there was a low voter
turnout (only 27%).
2009
The 2012 Catalan independence demonstration was a protest march which occurred in central
Barcelona on 11th of September. The protestors demanded the independence of Catalonia
and its consolidation as a sovereign state under the slogan “Catalunya, nou estat d’Europa” (in
English, “Catalonia, new state in Europe”). The number of participants was estimated at about
1.5 million to 2 million. The city centre was crowded for hours and many newspapers and other
news agencies described it as a “historic” demonstration and considered it to be the biggest
protest march ever held in Catalonia since the restoration of democracy in Spain, surpassing
other major demonstrations.
A demonstration in central Barcelona on 10 July 2010 against limitations of the autonomy of
Catalonia within Spain, and particularly against a recent decision of the Spanish Constitutional
Court to annul or reinterpret several articles of the 2006 Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia.
The number of people taking part in the demonstration was estimated at between 1.1 million
and 1.5 million. The demonstration was led by a banner with the slogan in Catalan “Som una
nació. Nosaltres decidim.” (in English, “We are a nation. We decide.”).
2010
2011
On La Diada, Catalonia’s National Holiday, 11th of November 2013, hundreds of thousands of
people demonstrated in Catalonia for the independence from Spain and the right to decide
about their future. To draw attention to their claim to independence, they formed a human
chain across Catalonia, with a remarkable length of 400 kilometres.
On 9th of November 2014, the Government of Catalonia held a non-binding vote on the
political future of the state. The ballot consisted of two questions: “Do you want Catalonia to
become a State?” and “Do you want this State to be independent?”.
2013
2014

7. Survival Guide Personal Safety
Overall, Spain is a generally safe place to be. When travelling, especially
alone, be sure to take the necessary precautions and stay in public areas
where there are plenty of people. If you are carrying a bag or a purse, be
aware of its location and keep it close to your body. The more popular areas
such as Las Ramblas or public transportation stations is where the skillful
pickpocketing can take place.
Money
The currency of Spain is the Euro (€). Exchanges can be made at the airport
or around the city at different locations that areclearly marked (Las Ramblas,
etc.). It is best to bring euros along with you to have on hand upon entering
the country. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in most areas as well.
Where to Stay
There are various different places to stay in the city. Hotels and hostels can
be found all over in many of the different neighborhoods.
Important Numbers
Ambulance No.: 061
Emergency No.: 122 (all emergencies)
Police No. 092 (local); 061 (regional)

8. Survival GuideTime
Be aware of the time difference. Barcelona is one hour ahead of the
UK, six hours ahead of New York and Toronto, nine hours ahead of Los
Angeles, and nine hours behind Sydney. During daylight savings time,
Spain’s clocks jump ahead during the last week of March and back
again in the last week of October.
Health
Water from the tap is perfectly safe to drink; however, it may not taste
the best. When ordering in a bar or restaurant you will typically be
given bottled water.
There are several hospitals that have 24 hr accident and emergency
services along with pharmacies in each neighborhood with hours from
9am-1pm and 4pm-8pm.
If you are traveling during the summer months, be sure to carry
sunscreen with you and reapply often. Also carrying water with you at
all times is beneficial to stay hydrated in the intense heat.
Electricity
Spain’s electricity is 220v and plugs have round posts. It is important
that you bring an adapter and a converter (or transformer) to use UK
and US cell phone chargers, laptops, and other electric items.
Tips
Tipping is an acceptable action. Locals typically leave a few cents or
round to the nearest euro for a coffee or drink, a euro or two for most
meals aside from the nicer establishments, for those expect closer
to ten to fifteen percent. Taxi drivers generally like to get roughly five
percent.
Spanish culture can be quite affectionate between family members
and close friends. When greeting one another people generally shake
hands or touch cheeks while making a kissing sound.
Nonverbal communication is important. Be aware of your body
language even the way you are standing can send messages that you
might be unaware of.
If you plan on visiting the museums, a Barcelona Museum Pass can be
purchased for 30€ and allows entry to six of Barcelona’s most popular
museums and skip the queues. It’s the best deal and is valid for three
consecutive months after redemption.

9. 9
Getting AroundBarcelona has various modes of transportation, making it easy to get
around to different parts of the city. These modes include by way of
taxi, bus, metro, train, bike, and trams. Visit www.tmb.cat for ticket
information, bus stops, city transport map, and full timetables.
By Air
If coming in by air, there are several different ways to get to where you
are going. Grabbing a taxi may be less of a hassle, but will cost more
(approximately 30€) plus extra charges if traveling after 9pm and if you
plan to use the boot of the taxi. The airport train runs roughly every 30
minutes to the Barcelona Sants station costing approximately €4, making
this a cheaper option and will take about 15-20 minutes. Another cheaper
option would be taking the Aerobús service that runs every 5-10 minutes
Mon-Sat 6am-1am; 5.90€ or 10.20€ return to and from T1 and T2.
Bus
Buses and night buses are available daily 5am-10:30pm for single tickets
at 2.15€. Barcelona Tour Buses can be taken around the city on a two-
storey bus. Tickets can be purchased (27€ for 1 day; 35€ for 2 days) and
more information can be found at www.barcelonatours.es.
Metro
The metro system is a popular way of travel and the fastest way to get around
the city and runs on 6 lines. Tickets can be purchased at all metro stations.
There are various options for tickets to be purchased. Single (2.15€); T-Dia
(one day pass for 7.60€); 2 Day Pass (14€); 3 Day Pass (20€); for the best
deal, a T-10 ticket can be purchased (9.95€) that is valid for 10 journeys on
the metro and the train. Hours of the metro service are Mon-Thurs, Sun and
public holidays 5am-midnight; Fri 5am-2am; Sat and the day before public
holiday is 24-hr service. All metro stations can be identified with a red “M”.
Taxi
Taxis can be hailed in most of the more populated areas such as venues, train
and metro stations, etc. Calling ahead can be beneficial but be prepared
to be charged a few extra euros and few of the companies speak English.
Barna Taxi (tel: 933 222 222); Radio Taxi (tel: 933 033 033)
Bike Rental
A great way to get around the city is to rent a bike for roughly 20€ per day.
For more information visit www.bicing.cat.

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Language Basics
English
Hello
Goodbye
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Goodnight
How are you?
Thank you (very much)
You’re welcome
Please
Sorry
Excuse me
Yes/No
OK
Cheers!
Help!
Entrance
Exit
Open
Closed
Do you speak English?
Square
Street
Avenue
How much is it?
Where are (the toi-
lets)?
Spanish
Hola
Adiós
Buenos días
Buenas tardes
Buenas tardes
Buenas noches
¿Cómo estás?
(Muchas) Gracias
De nada
Por favor
Lo siento
Perdón/ Perdona
Sí/ No
Vale
¡Salud!
¡Socorro!
Entrada
Salida
Abierto
Cerrado
¿Habla inglés?
Plaza
Calle
Avenida
¿Cuánto cuesta?
¿Dónde están (los
servicios)?
Catalan
Hola
Adéu
Bon dia
Bona tarda
Bon vespre
Bona nit
Com estàs?
(Moltes) Gràcies /
Merci
De res
Si us plau
Ho sento
Perdó
Si / No
Val
Salut!/ Txintxin!
Socors!
Entrada
Sortida
Obert
Tancat
Parla anglès?
Plaça
Carrer
Avinguda
Quant costa?
On són (els lavabos)?
English
To eat / to drink
Food / Drinks
I would like
The bill, please
The menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Water
Beer
Wine
Is there a menu in
English?
I would like to reserve
a table for (2) people at
(8) o’clock
That was delicious!
Spanish
Comer / Beber
La comida / Las
bebidas
Me gustaría / Quisiera
La cuenta, por favor
el menú
el desayuno
la comida
la cena
el postre
el agua
la cerveza
el vino
¿Hay un menú en
inglés?
Quisiera reservar
una mesa para (dos)
personas a las (ocho)
¡Estaba buenísima!
Catalan
Menjar / Beure
El menjar / les begudes
M’agradaria / Voldria
El compte, si us plau
el menú
l’ esmorzar
el menjar
el sopar
el postre
l’aigua
la cervesa
el vi
Hi ha un menú en
anglès?
Voldria reservar una
taula per a (dues)
persones a les (vuit)
Estava boníssima!