Hello Local Guides!
Barcelona Useful is a new series of practical neighbourhood meet-ups designed to make Google Maps more accurate, accessible and genuinely helpful through first-hand observation.
For this first edition, we will explore Gràcia on a two-hour walking mapathon. We will meet beside the clock tower in Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 11:00 and finish around 13:00 at Plaça del Diamant.
Our route will include the Mercat de la Llibertat, Plaça del Sol, Biblioteca Vila de Gràcia, Carrer de Verdi, Cinemes Verdi and the air-raid shelter beneath Plaça del Diamant.
During the walk, we will work individually or in small teams to:
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Verify useful information such as locations, categories, opening hours and entrances.
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Document accessibility details, including step-free access, seating and accessible facilities.
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Take clear and useful photographs of façades, entrances and services.
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Identify outdated information or places missing from Google Maps.
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Share local knowledge that can help residents and visitors make better decisions.
No previous experience is required. Nobody will be asked to rate or review a place. Every contribution must be based on direct observation or personal experience, and we will avoid disturbing businesses or photographing people without permission.
Please bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes and, if possible, a portable battery. The meet-up is free. Any food, drinks or purchases are optional and paid individually.
Languages: Spanish and English. Catalan is also welcome.
Resumen en español: realizaremos una ruta gratuita por Gràcia para comprobar información, documentar accesibilidad, detectar datos desactualizados y crear fotografías útiles para Google Maps. No es necesario tener experiencia previa.
Join us, meet other Local Guides and help make Barcelona more useful for everyone!
Exploring Gràcia while improving Google Maps through real observations and accessibility information sounds like a great experience. Wishing everyone a productive and enjoyable mapathon! 
