Description
BARCELONA: 500 UNKNOWN CORNERS
Book Summary
A unique guide that invites you to rediscover Barcelona through five hundred secret places, steeped in history, legend, and curiosities. Organized into twenty-two fully illustrated thematic routes, this work combines the city's Roman, medieval, and modern past with its popular culture and settings from film and literature. Each page reveals a surprise, from the Street of the Witches to the Barça Farmhouse, passing through sites that inspired great novels or served as sets for series and films. A supporting map makes it easy to follow each route, turning exploration into an enjoyable and revealing experience for any traveler or local resident.
What is it about?
This book proposes an alternative journey through Barcelona, moving away from conventional tourist circuits to delve into the city's least-traveled corners. Through twenty-two thematic routes, the reader will discover vestiges of the Roman era, traces of Templars, Jews, and Freemasons, as well as old farmhouses and buildings with fascinating histories. It also explores the real-life settings that inspired literary works like "The Shadow of the Wind" or "Cathedral of the Sea," and the locations where international films and series were shot. Each route is illustrated in color and includes a supporting map, allowing the reader to follow it on foot or by public transport, stopping at points that usually go unnoticed.
Main Topics
- Local history of Barcelona from the Roman era to the present day.
- Urban legends, mysteries, and popular traditions of the city.
- Hidden architectural heritage, including farmhouses, historic buildings, and iconic streets.
- Literary and cinematic settings that have brought international fame to Barcelona.
- Thematic routes organized to explore the city in an autonomous and educational way.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at curious travelers who wish to know Barcelona beyond its main attractions, as well as residents who want to rediscover their city from a different perspective. It is also ideal for enthusiasts of history, literature, film, and urban legends, and for anyone who enjoys exploring corners with history and unique anecdotes.
What this book offers
- A practical guide with 22 detailed routes to discover little-known places in Barcelona.
- Attractive visual content with color illustrations and supporting maps for each tour.
- Contextual information about the history, culture, and legends surrounding each corner.
- Connections to literature, film, and television that enrich the visiting experience.
- An original approach that combines historical background with the city's most vibrant present.
Technical Specifications
- Author: JIMENEZ REMACHA, ROGER; WINTERHALDER, ALBERT
- Publisher: Editorial Dieresis, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: BARCELONA LOCAL HISTORY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM GUIDES
- Collection: BARCELONA GUIDES
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2022
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 307 g
Editorial Review
An original and well-structured proposal that achieves its goal of showing a lesser-known Barcelona without losing historical rigor or readability. The organization into thematic routes facilitates practical use, while the literary and cinematic references expand interest beyond the casual traveler. Ideal for those seeking a personalized discovery experience with a cultural backdrop.