Bradt Baltic Capitals: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Kaliningrad: Tallin, Riga, Vilnius, Kaliningrad (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Taylor, Neil; Patrick, Chris; Baister, Stephen; McLachlan, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841621390 ISBN 13: 9781841621395

Verlag: Bradt Travel Guides, 2006

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Still the best guide to the Baltic states for those touring these cultural capitals, this guide excels in packing all the essentials travelers need into one trim book. Independent travelers will find it easy to put together their own itinerary, and a good range of information on the heritage, architecture, entertainment, restaurants, and cafes of each city is contained in this handy volume. A section on excursions out from each center expands the possibilities further for visitors, and includes gems such as the medieval Trakai castle on the outskirts of Vilnius, the Latvian seaside resort of Jurmala, and the year-round delight and tranquility of the Kadriog Park near Tallinn.

Features include:
>City information including sightseeing and walking tours plus half-day excursions from each city
>Background material including history and culture
>Essential words and phrases in four languages
>An ideal source for both tourists and business travelers

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Neil Taylor, author of Bradt's Estonia and Tallinn mini guides, is a tour operator and lecturer who visits the Baltics regularly.

Chris Patrick and Stephen Baister, authors of Bradt's Latvia and Riga city guide, have supplied material on Riga, and Howard Jarvis, editor of the region's only weekly newspaper the Baltic Times, has contributed information on Vilnius.

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Discover the elegant old towns, flourishing cafe-bar scene, and rich architectural heritage of Europe's latest hotspots. Explore cities packed with intriguing museums, impressive churches, and beautiful parks, or enjoy a night at the opera and a quiet beer in a leafy square.

With the benefit of in-depth knowledge of each city, the authors take you on a comprehensive tour. Whether you're there for business, a weekend break, or a multi-center getaway, Bradt's Baltic Capitals is an ideal companion.

*Sightseeing--museums, churches, and more

*Walking tours--old and new

*Restaurants, from cheap and cheerful to seriously upmarket

*Nightlife--traditional taverns and trendy bars

*Excursions: seaside, parks, and palaces

*Accommodation--luxury spas to budget hotels

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Bradt Travel Guides
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1841621390
• ISBN 13: 9781841621395
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 218
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