Lonely Planet Dublin Encounter (Lonely Planet Encounter Dublin) (Best Of) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"...this one gets down to business...it packs witty writing, abundant maps (detailed neighborhood views and a citywide pullout) and informative photos into 288 pocket-sized pages." -- San Francisco Chronicle, July 26, 2007

"...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." -- Sherman's Travel, April 2007

"...a complete city guide boiled down to its essences, a sort of text-messaged guidebook with photos and quotes from locals geared to a savvy weekend visitor." --Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'

Product Description

WHAT WILL YOUR DUBLIN ENCOUNTER BE?
...perusing the rare and exquisite manuscripts of the Chester Beatty Library
...dancing up a storm at a ceílí
...strolling through the lofty Elizabethan academe of Trinity College
...paying homage to Dublin's theatrical geniuses - Beckett, Wilde, Shaw and Yeats
...sipping pints of black velvet beauty in the sociable pubs of up-and-coming SoDa
...singing Molly Malone with Dubs fans at Croke Park, home of Gaelic Football

DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME
...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation
...our resident author lists the best neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
...local experts reveal Dublin's secrets: from Irish designer Leigh Tucker on the best fashion boutiques, to a resident DJ's recommendations for where best to experience Dublin's legendary nightlife

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1st edition (September 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740598296
• ISBN-13: 978-1740598293
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #696,462 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Concise guide to throw in your rollaboard, December 4, 2008

By	Vermeer fan (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This was my first experience with the Lonely Planet series of travel guides and I will look for them again when exploring new locations. This book was simple, concise, accurate with information on city buses to use, hours of operation, and what to see or pass by. The maps of each district's sites, restaurants and shopping helped you acclimate to the neighborhood and the color photos gave you a sense of the place before visiting. The small, tearout map in the back was handy though I ended up buying a laminated larger one for more detail. Well thought out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide book!, November 2, 2009

By	Michael Beatrice (Venice, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I toured Berlin for two weeks and this trusty little guide never left my side. I had some bigger books that were good too (Lonely Planet's Germany Book) but having this in my back pocket when out and about was a lifesaver. I too will seek out these books when I travel to other cities.