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Cadogan's acclaimed guide is the perfect travelling companion to the "green heart of Italy." The authors--one-time Umbrian residents--take the reader deep into bucolic valleys and wooded hills, while their illuminating commentary showcases the architectural heritage of this bewitching region. Hand-picked, unusual places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything from Renaissance palazzos and colorful feste to rural agriturismi and tantalizing vineyards. Lingering tales of an eventful history full of Roman and Medieval treasures are skillfully relayed alongside mouth-watering insights into the robust flavors of the region in a guide that is as fascinating as it is practical. ...
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Explore monumental, all-conquering Rome and go beyond the Eternal City's ancient gates to discover what lies outside them--volcanic lakes, beaches and islands, refined hill towns, Etruscan tombs and the high, snowy peaks of the Apennines. Hand-picked and special places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything from castles and monuments to pizzas and piazzas. Captivating tales of heroic poets, colorful popes, ruthless emperors and fascinating antiquities combine to make a guide that is as interesting as it is dependable. ...
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Sun-flooded landscapes and glittering night skies, silvery olive groves, Roman ruins and luminous paintings, Cadogan's bestselling guide takes you beyond the trinket shops and traffic jams to find the simple cuisine and outstanding wines, vibrant cities and perched villages that are the true Provence. Hand-picked and peaceful places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and intelligent cultural background combine with discerning advice on everything from markets and mountains to festivals and vineyard visits. Scented stories of perfume, papal pleasures and troubadours' tales add a glowing touch of Provençal color to a guide that is as illuminating as it is reliable. ...
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Discover the unique spirit of Catalan with this intelligent and in-depth guidebook. Take a tour of Gaudi's revolutionary architecture in the exciting and dynamic city of Barcelona; savor the stunning views of medieval Girona and the Roman ruins at picturesque Tarragona; and bask in the beauty of the Costa Bravan beaches and the magnificence of the Catalan Pyrenees. * Includes in-depth cultural and historical backgrounds
* Contains practical travel advice and easy-to-use maps
* Hand-picks the best places to stay and eat
* Recommends the top sites for each region.
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Follow in the footsteps of Coco Chanel, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Grace Kelly to the place where the rich dally with the famous and the sunbathers drip gold. Cadogan's bestselling guide uncorks the fizz of the French Riviera, the captivating coastline whose light inspires artists and whose villages harbor aromatic perfumeries and world-renowned chefs. Hand-picked and welcoming places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with discerning advice on everything from markets, beaches and boat trips to film and flower festivals. Visits to local vineyards, turtle sanctuaries and cliff top botanical gardens are interwoven with stories of follies and fancies, and even a recipe for aioli, to make a guide that is as entertaining as it is informative....
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Cadogan's authors confidently explore the best-kept secrets of this ancient land, from renowned biblical sites to exquisitely tiled mosques, from lively Istanbul to the unearthly landscapes and silent lakes of the little-known east. Hand-picked and unusual places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and intelligent cultural background combine with discerning advice on everything from baths and buses to bazaars and bargaining. Insights into Byzantine civilization alternate with tales of Islamic splendor, tea etiquette and Trojan treasures to make a guide that is as entertaining as it is practical. ...
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Follow the footsteps of Cadogan's expert authors as they seek out the very best of Lombardy and the lakes in the seventh edition of this classic guide. From the landscapes that inspired the Leonardo's paintings to rich gastronomic indulgence, discover the sheer natural beauty of the region while savoring its earthier delights. And, when urban enjoyment calls, head for the cities of the Lombard plain--Cremona, Pavia, Mantua--the great art cities of Bergamo and Brescia, or to Milan for shopping, opera and a healthy dose of culture. * Explore the charming wine-growing region of Franciacorta, a stone's throw from magnificent Lake Garda
* Enjoy the balmy microclimate of the lakes, where Riviera temperatures contrast with the distant snowy Alps, dotted with some of Italy's most beautiful gardens
* Stay in a 14th century castle, a Moorish folly, or an old Lombard villa; or relax in one of the many agriturismi, where you can enjoy farm-grown produce
* Sample delicious Lombard cuisine--tortelli cremaschi, Sbrisolona cake, saffron-laced risottos, taleggio cheese and chestnut honey, all washed down with delicious Bardolino wine. ...
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Admires the fabled Roman aqueduct of the Pont du Gard in Nîmes – swims in the lagoons along the coast and stops off at the seaside towns of Sete, Maguelone and Agde – enjoys a glass of vin in the beautiful rural region of the Hérault; the most prolific wine-producing area in France – lets its hair down in the lively, fun-filled bars and clubs of Montpellier ...
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Unravels the big island’s stormy history and complex myths – takes you to the high drama of Etna’s free firework displays and serene far-flung islands in the cleanest seas in Italy – reveals the fantastic architecture of Syracuse on the southeast coast and the ancient sites of Tindari, Himera and Solunto dotted along the Tyrrhenian coast – seeks out the souks of old Palermo and the temples of Agrigento – leads you to the best plate of swordfish involtini on Lipari and the finest wine in Marsala ...
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Now fully redesigned, this new edition of a Cadogan bestsellercontains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and maps. Holidaymakers have traveled to Tuscany and Umbria for centuries, and visitor figures continue to rise. Italy experts Facaros and Pauls uncover Tuscany’s lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in Europe. The three regions’ combination of sheer beauty, wealth and dastardly doings fired some of the greatest art and literature in the West, by the likes of Dante, Leonardo, Botticelli and a hundred more. The guide discovers Tuscany, delving into the dense concentration of art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo; absorbing the energy of Siena’s frenzied Palio; and taking in the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti. It explores the medieval hill towns of green Umbria – historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi, and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. Finally, the unspoiled landscape of the civilized Marches is covered. The region is fast gaining popularity as an alternative to Tuscany and Umbria; unlike other guides, Cadogan explores its bustling, sparkly seaside resort of Rimini. Cadogan not only brings this well-known and popular part of Italy to life, but also puts a new slant on the Leaning Tower and digs up some surprising secret gardens along the way.
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Takes you right into the heart of southern Spain by uncovering the delights of Granada, Seville and Córdoba, the sparkling coastal resorts and the magnificent landscape – visits Seville, a city of drama and passion, home to those most Spanish creations, flamenco and tapas, and the greatest gothic cathedral in the world, La Giralda – explores spiritual Córdoba, with its Great Mosque and medieval quarters, and refined and wistful Granada, with its extraordinary garden-hung Alhambra palace and spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada – relaxes on the best of southern Spain’s beaches and seaside towns, travels over to Gibraltar and shows you the best places to unwind with a glass of sherry ...
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Europe's most ancient capital has sashayed into the new millennium in style after a decade of primping for the 2004 Olympics. For a change of pace, the Saronic islands are close by, and excursions north to Thebes and Delphi are easy, while just over the Corinth Canal lies the majestic, enigmatic Peloponnese, garden of Greece and cradle of her oldest myths. Names such as Olympia, Sparta, Arcadia, Mycenae and the River Styx hover on the fine line of a dream. The author's intimate knowledge of southern Greece will put you on the inside track, whether you want to visit five-star attractions, relax on a beach or discover secret places out of time.It has a dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation. It features a new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country. It includes clear, newly-designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use. These are the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. There are extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour.It also includes 'Top Don't Miss' sights for each regional chapter, plus 'Author Choices' of personal favourite places to stay and eat....
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Explores La Rioja, famed for its vanilla-like wine, and the magnificent Pyrenees – visits Cantabria, with its international arts festival, and the lively summer resort of Santander – takes in the prehistoric art of the Puento Viesgo Caves, Spain’s finest Visigothic architecture in Castilla-León, and the Basque lands of Navarra and Euzkadi – provides expert guidance on canoeing, fishing and diving in the rapids of the Asturias and around the Bay of Biscay, plus golfing in Gijón ...
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Steps back into ancient Rome on a visit to the Forum and Colosseum • takes a boat ride on Lake Como and a walk through the rolling Tuscan hills • soaks up the sun along the Italian Riviera and sinks into the romance of Venice • marvels at the masterpieces in the Uffizi and takes in an opera at La Scala • dines on fine cuisine in Italy’s gastronomic capital Bologna and enjoys la dolce vita in a trattoria under the stars in Umbria ...
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