Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures and home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe's top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.

Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts
In-depth on history and culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics
Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals and wildlife
Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning
Inspirational colour photography throughout
Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures and home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe's top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.

Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts
In-depth on history and culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics
Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals and wildlife
Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning
Inspirational colour photography throughout
Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

by Insight Guides
Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Western Europe (Travel Guide eBook)

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Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures and home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe's top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.

Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts
In-depth on history and culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics
Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals and wildlife
Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings
Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning
Inspirational colour photography throughout
Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781789196016
Publisher: Apa Publications
Publication date: 05/01/2018
Series: Insight Guides Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 67 MB
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About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Best of Western Europe 6

The Heart of the Old World 21

History & Features

Decisive Dates 28

Beginnings 32

Conquerors of the World 41

Modern Times 51

Best Buildings of Europe 58

Western Europe from A-Z 65

Classic Railway Journeys 82

Places

Introduction 91

France 99

Paris 105

Around France 115

Europe's Greatest Art Galleries 140

Belgium 145

Brussels 149

Around Belgium 153

The Netherlands 161

Amsterdam 165

Around the Netherlands 171

Germany 181

Berlin 185

Around Germany 193

Design Icons of Europe 210

Switzerland 217

Around Switzerland 221

Austria 237

Vienna 243

Around Austria 249

Europe's Best Festivals 258

Italy 265

Rome 271

The Vatican 279

Florence 281

Venice 287

Around Italy 293

Greece 311

Athens 315

Around Greece 321

Wildlife of Europe 330

Spain 337

Madrid 343

Barcelona 351

Around Spain 359

Microstates 374

Portugal 381

Lisbon 385

Around Portugal 389

Travel Tips

Overview

Accommodation 398

Climate and when to go 398

Crime and safety 399

Customs 399

Embassies and consulates 400

Health, insurance and medical care 400

Money 400

Telecommunications 401

Time zones 401

Tourist information 402

Transport 402

Visas and passports 403

Austria

Fact file 404

Transport 404

Austria A-Z 405

Belgium

Fact file 408

Transport 408

Belgium A-Z 409

France

Fact file 412

Transport 412

France A-Z 415

Germany

Fact file 419

Transport 419

Germany A-Z 421

Greece

Fact file 425

Transport 425

Greece A-Z 427

Italy

Fact file 430

Transport 430

Italy A-Z 432

The Netherlands

Fact file 436

Transport 436

The Netherlands A-Z 438

Portugal

Fact file 441

Transport 441

Portugal A-Z 443

Spain

Fact file 446

Transport 446

Spain A-Z 449

Switzerland

Fact file 454

Transport 454

Switzerland A-Z 456

Maps

Western Europe: Political 92

France 100

Paris 102

Loire Valley 120

Riviera 132

Belgium 146

Brussels 150

Netherlands 162

Amsterdam 166

Germany 182

Berlin 186

Romantic Road 199

Switzerland 218

Austria 238

Vienna 240

Italy 266

Rome 268

Florence 282

Venice 288

The Lakes 294

Greece 312

Athens 316

Spain 338

Madrid 340

Central Barcelona 352

Southern Spain 370

Portugal 382

Central Lisbon 386

Inside front cover Western Europe: Political

Inside back cover Western Europe: Physical

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