Naples & The Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
This book on Naples and the Amalfi Coast has been the best and most valuable guide book to the region. This Eyewitness guide, as is the case with the entire series, is very nicely laid out. The map of Naples under the front cover is color coded and provides highlights in each. The colors of the map relate to the sections in the book relating to the main areas of the city. The book nicely covers the history of Naples, art and architecture and culture, the environment and items of local interest.
Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK's foolproof 'Eyewitness' approach makes learning about a place a pleasure in itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered-descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc- but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures.
Jerusalem and the Holy Land (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
This guide helps you to get the most from your visit to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, by providing detailed practical information. Introducing Jerusalem and the Holy Land maps the region and sets it in its historical and cultural context. The Jerusalem section and the four regional chapters describe important sights, using maps, photographs and illustrations. Features cover topics from food to wildlife. Recommended hotels and restaurants are listed in Travellers’ Needs, while the Survival Guide has tips on travel and other practical matters.
This guide helps you to get the most out of your visit to Milan and the lakes of Northern Italy by providing detailed descriptions of sights, practical information and expert advice. Introducing Milan, the first chapter, sets the city in its geographical and historical context, and Milan at a Glance provides a brief overview of the architecture and cultural background. Milan Area by Area describes the main sightseeing areas in detail, with maps, illustrations and photographs.
This book is extremely well planned and laid out, even showing you how to use this book guide. The City of Budapest is divided into two Buda and Pest. This intersection is provided cleanly by the Danube River. Buda would be the old Section of the town. Areas of Buda and Pest are all identified and nicely colour coded, It covers in each section History, Art Galleries, Architecture, Spas, Churches and Synagogues, Restaurants, Cafes, Monuments, Palaces, Music, Culture, Markets and great days out.
