Barcelona

by Charlie Pye-Smith

This brief history of Barcelona, beginning in Roman times and continuing into the present day, is followed by a guide to the city's from the stately palaces of the Gothic quarter to the seedy backstreets of the Barrio Chino and the remarkable modern creations of visionary architects like Antoni Gaudi and Eluis Domenech I Montaner. Other chapters provide a guide to the city's night life, looking at everything from opera to theatre and modern jazz. With the help of this guide, those who prefer more peaceful means of relaxation can retire to the city's green spaces. A celebration of Catalan cuisine is accompanied by a guide to Barcelona's bars and restaurants.

272 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1992

About the author

Charlie Pye-Smith is a writer and broadcaster who has contributed to the BBC, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and New Scientist, among others. He has written numerous books, including The Facts of Rural Life, The Other Nile, Travels in Nepal, Rebels and Outcasts, In Search of Wild India and The Subsidy Scandal and he co-authored Working the Land and The Wealth of Communities. He is based in London and reports regularly on global farming and environmental issues for international research and development agencies.