Fodor's Citypack Lisbon, 1st Edition (Citypacks) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Citypacks | Publication Date: May 8, 2001

"The one to take along..." -- Home News Tribune

"Rich assortment of hotel, restaurant, and entertainment options make these very atractive portables." -- National Geographic
Traveler

These ingenious city guides package a concise full-color miniguide together with a full-size color map in a sturdy plastic sleeve. This convenient two-in-one travel resource is perfect for the on-the-go traveler who only needs the highlights in brief.

The Miniguide
* Color photos throughout
* The top 25 attractions
* Itineraries, walks, tours, and excursions
* Capsule reviews of key hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife, and more
* Concise travel facts about getting there and getting around

The Foldout Map
* Detailed city coverage in full color
* Fully indexed
* Neighborhood blowups
* Public transport, hotels, points of interest, parks, and more -- all listed on map
* Easy to store in durable plastic sleeve

Editorial Reviews

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"The one to take along..." -- Home News Tribune

"Rich assortment of hotel, restaurant, and entertainment options make these very atractive portables." -- National Geographic
Traveler

These ingenious city guides package a concise full-color miniguide together with a full-size color map in a sturdy plastic sleeve. This convenient two-in-one travel resource is perfect for the on-the-go traveler who only needs the highlights in brief.

The Miniguide
* Color photos throughout
* The top 25 attractions
* Itineraries, walks, tours, and excursions
* Capsule reviews of key hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife, and more
* Concise travel facts about getting there and getting around

The Foldout Map
* Detailed city coverage in full color
* Fully indexed
* Neighborhood blowups
* Public transport, hotels, points of interest, parks, and more -- all listed on map
* Easy to store in durable plastic sleeve

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Introducing Lisbon

Lisbon's strategic position at the mouth of the River Tagus has attracted settlers and invaders alike since around 1200 BC. This geographic feature, along with a number of key historical events and figures, have been decisive in shaping the city. From its days as a "serene harbor," as it was known by the Greeks, to its zenith during the Age of Discoveries, through the dictatorships of Pombal and Salazar, it has emerged into the modern age as a flourishing European capital.

This is a city where you can still see the age-old chestnut vendors selling their wares from scented braziers right in the heart of the modern city.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Book&Map edition (May 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679006982
• ISBN-13: 978-0679006985
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,225,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Travel > Europe > Portugal > Lisbon

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I had 24 hours in Lisbon and this was awesome, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's Citypack Lisbon, 1st Edition (Citypacks) (Paperback)

I had only 24 hours in Lisbon on my way to a conference. This book had the all-important map, a list of the top attractions with a page devoted to each- photo, directions, and briefly explaining why it's a draw. It explained the currency, the customs, and had a restaurant and lodging guide. I skimmed it on the plane and easily planned my trip from it- and the lady next to me, who had two much thicker guidebooks, saw that this was so much easier to use that she borrowed it from me and tossed her own to one side. And it was slim and fairly easy to carry. I've never had such a useful travel guide. It you were spending more than a week there you might need something more detailed- but I picked up the details from the places I visited! From the guide I just needed to know where to go and how, and this was perfect. And Lisbon, by the way, is wonderful ;-)