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Blue Guide Rome
Nov 25, 2020
$9.99
Fully updated twelfth edition of this classic and indispensable Blue Guide to Rome and the Vatican City: its history, monuments, art, architecture and way of life. Rome may be the Eternal City but it is constantly evolving, with exciting archaeological discoveries being made, monuments restored and opened to the public and museums rearranged. The latest developments are all covered in this new edition, which also visits the ruins of Ostia, the port of ancient Rome, and Tivoli, with its famous gardens, fountains and classical ruins.
Blue Guide Lombardy, Milan & the Italian Lakes
Jan 20, 2020
$9.99
Blue Guides have been published continuously since 1918 and are the most comprehensive travel guides concentrating on
history, architecture and art. This guide to Lombardy, with full coverage of the major city of Milan, also takes in Lakes
Maggiore, Como and Garda as well as the historically and artistically rich towns of Cremona, Bergamo, Mantua, Brescia and
Pavia. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural
traveller.
history, architecture and art. This guide to Lombardy, with full coverage of the major city of Milan, also takes in Lakes
Maggiore, Como and Garda as well as the historically and artistically rich towns of Cremona, Bergamo, Mantua, Brescia and
Pavia. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural
traveller.
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Blue Guide Florence
Sep 7, 2017
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Alta Macadam
$9.99
Completely updated, this edition contains superb coverage of painting, architecture and sculpture as well as updates on museums including the reorganized Uffizi. Detailed coverage of where to stay and eat. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. With maps and plans.
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Blue Guide Venice, including Murano, Burano, Torcello and all the lagoon islands plus Chioggia
Dec 2, 2014
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Alta Macadam
$9.99
The ninth edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the unique city of Venice is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this extraordinary place, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture.
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$5.99
Detailed, meticulously researched guide to a region that stretches from Venice in the east to the shores of Lake Garda and the wine region of Valpolicella; from the ski resorts of the Dolomites to the fertile delta of the Po. Authoritative and accessible, with a focus on art, architecture, history and heritage, and including tips on where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around.
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Alta Macadam
$5.99
Emilia Romagna is a region of fine towns and exceptional cuisine, home to Parma ham, spaghetti bolognese and balsamic vinegar. This fully updated chapter from Blue Guide Northern Italy explores all aspects of the region in detail, from the Formula One racetrack at Imola to the stunning mosaics of Ravenna.
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$5.99
Meticulously researched, user-friendly guide to the northeast corner of Italy; from the port city of Trieste to the high Dolomites. Authoritative and accessible, with everything that you expect from a Blue Guide: a focus on art, architecture, history and heritage, plus excellent maps as well as tips on where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around.
$8.99
This ebook is an extract from Blue Guide Central Italy, comprising 240 pages of the text version, with superb regional maps, town maps and site plans. Includes a comprehensive historical introduction, practical information on where to eat and stay, and information about local food and wine.
Lazio, the region of Italy which includes Rome, is the ancient heartland of the Etruscans, a land which enchanted D.H. Lawrence and which remains well off the beaten track today. Full of fascinating sites and monuments, home to the glorious Tivoli gardens, the Pope's summer residence, the painted tombs of Tarquinia, the Sanctuary of Fortune at Palestrina and the war-scarred monastery of Monte Cassino, not to mention the Eternal City itself and the evocative ruins of its port city of Ostia, Lazio has something for every visitor.
Lazio, the region of Italy which includes Rome, is the ancient heartland of the Etruscans, a land which enchanted D.H. Lawrence and which remains well off the beaten track today. Full of fascinating sites and monuments, home to the glorious Tivoli gardens, the Pope's summer residence, the painted tombs of Tarquinia, the Sanctuary of Fortune at Palestrina and the war-scarred monastery of Monte Cassino, not to mention the Eternal City itself and the evocative ruins of its port city of Ostia, Lazio has something for every visitor.