Berlitz: Edinburgh Pocket Guide
Berlitz Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-981-268-910-8 (ISBN)
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This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Edinburgh, in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go and unmissable attractions are explored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The city's top 10 attractions are identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you plan your trip and ensure that you see the very best sights, natural beauty and more, including the infamous Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city's skyline, and the Gothic masterpiece of The Scott Monument. Not only does the guide provide in-depth information but there is full-colour photographs throughout that provide a highly visual introduction to this stunning destination. The brand new feature 'A Perfect Day' offers top recommendations for a truly heavenly day out exploring Edinburgh's best-bits! Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provide instant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of the city's heritage.
The 'Where To Go' section details Edinburgh's must-see sights, landmarks and museums, whilst 'What To Do' covers the best of Edinburgh's shopping, activities, entertainment, sports as well as ideas for children. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends Edinburgh's local specialities, and the comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need, including reliable recommendations of hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets, as well as information on climate, health, transport, currency and much more. Small in size but big on content, this guide will help you get to the heart of this truly exciting city and all it has to offer!
Contents: Introduction. A Brief History. Where to Go: The Old Town: Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square, The Royal Mile, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, The Scottish Parliament, Grassmarket and Greyfriars; The New Town: Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland, George Street, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Calton Hill; Edinburgh's Villages: Dean Village, Inverleith (Royal Botanic Garden), Corstorphine (Edinburgh Zoo), Leith (Royal Yacht Britannia), Cramond; Excursions: South Queensferry and the Forth Bridges, Hopetoun House and Linlithgow Palace, East Lothian, Rosslyn Chapel. What to Do: Festivals; Entertainment; Shopping; Sports; Activities for Children. Eating Out. A-Z Travel Tips. Hotels. Index. Features: Auld Reekie; Burke and Hare; Historical Landmarks; Edinburgh Military Tattoo; A Split Personality; Building the Scottish Parliament; Greyfriars Bobby; Secret Gardens; Tracing Your Ancestors; Festivals and Events; High Tea.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.4.2011 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Berlitz Pocket Guides |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 113 x 149 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Großbritannien |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Schottland | |
| ISBN-10 | 981-268-910-9 / 9812689109 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-268-910-8 / 9789812689108 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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