Bradt Bratislava

Bratislava is the latest in the Bradt collection of city guides to many of eastern Europe's cultural gems. This Slovak capital, impressively set on the Danube boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored on foot with the author's walking tour of the highlights. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accommodations, eating out, transportation, and out-of-town excursions plus a full background spanning the city's culture and its checkered history. Features include: >History and culture, providing insight into the many restored architectural attractions of this splendid city >Restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife, plus souvenir shopping and museums >Day trips from Bratislava >City maps in full-color

Bratislava, impressively set on the Danube, boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accomodations, eating out, transportation and excursions into the surrounding country

This comprehensively revised second edition is the essential travel companion on trips to romantic Budapest, now firmly established as one of Europe’s must-see destinations. Popular with visitors on short breaks it’s also a meeting point for international business. Board a cog-wheel railway into Buda’s leafy hills; take a stroll through the cobbled Castle District or a soak in a thermal spa. Seek out the vibrant shops and restaurants of Pest, go boating in City Park or spend an evening at the opera.

Bratislava city guide - Expert travel tips and holiday advice including Old Town highlights, shopping and restaurants, transport, architecture and historical sites. Also includes maps, itineraries, accommodation, day trips and walking routes, opera, Bratislava and Devín castles, Rusovce, Kosice, Horský park and the Slovak National Theatre.

One of the great Baroque cities of central Europe, Bratislava is situated on Europe's most important river, the Danube. Visitors can explore the car-free centre on foot soaking up the buzz of pavement cafés and bars.Also included is expanded coverage of day-trips outside Bratislava including the Small Carpathian Wine Route, a region full of wine cellars and internationally recognised winemakers.

A compact guide to help travelers discover an alternative and attractive European city, home of fabulous architecture and wonderful art treasures.

Impressively situated on the Danube, Bratislava boasts stunningly-restored Baroque, Rococo and art-nouveau buildings. Beyond the capital visitors will find a country packed with architectural gems, the renowned wooden churches of the Presov region, imposing fortresses, romantic castles and medieval ruins - all within easy reach thanks to an excellent transport system.

Winner of "The Best Guidebook 2004" from the British Guild of Travel Writers, Laurence Phillips''s "Lille is the ideal insider''s guide. This updated new edition is packed full of all the practical information needed for short city breaks or even day trips, and travelers will be entertained by both Phillips''s wit and charm in this compact guide. Lille is only a few hours travel time from either central London or Paris by rail and offers an ideal short excursion while on a European visit. Features include: >A cornucopia of gourmet restaurants, cafes, and hotels>A complete range of entertainment options, including nightlife, museums, art galleries, and sightseeing ideas in Lille and the surrounding district>The charm of shopping in old town Lille, including specialist shops and market bargains>Travel from England including Chunnel and ferry services