“Windswept Roman ruins, cathedrals of rare power and incomparable jewels of Islamic architecture speak of a country where the great civilizations have risen, fallen and left behind their indelible mark.” –Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet Author Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book8 passionate authors14 national parks31 Michelin-starred restaurants614 days of colourful festivalsInspirational photosIn-depth backgroundPull-out city map of Barcelona3D plans of iconic sightsEat & Drink Like a Local featureEasy-to-read layout