The Mini Rough Guide to Bologna (Travel Guide eBook)


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This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Bologna. It covers top attractions like Santo Stefano, le Duo Torri and San Luca, to cultural gems, including the show-stopping Neptune's Fountain in the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, a former university building with anatomical theatre where human corpses were dissected, and the monumental Basilica di San Petronio, one of Italy's most imposing Gothic churches. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Bologna. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Bologna covers: Piazza Maggiore and Around; East of Piazza Maggiore; The University Quarter; North and West of Centre; The Bologna Hills; Excursions from Bologna In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Bologna, from cultural explorations in Medieval Museum or Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio to family activities in child-friendly places, like Museum of History at Palazzo Pepoli and Sala Borsa multimedia centre, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas like Barrio del Carmen. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Santo Stefano, le Due Torri, Mambo, San Luca, Basilica di San Petronio, Pinacoteca Nazionale and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Bologna. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.




The Mini Rough Guide to Bologna: Travel Guide with EBook


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This mini pocket Bologna travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Bologna. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Bologna guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know Things not to miss in Bologna - Santo Stefano, Le Due Torri, Mambo, The Portici, Neptune's Fountain, San Luca, Palazzo Dell'archiginnasio, Basilica di San Petronio, Pinacoteca Nazionale Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences What to do in Bologna - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Bologna and around Italian section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook Coverage includes: Piazza Maggiore, Piazza del Nettuno, Due Torri, Piazza della Mercanzia, Strada Maggiore, University Quarter, San Giacomo Maggiore, Jewish Ghetto, Palazzo Fava, Via d'Azeglio, Bologna Hills




Italy


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Americans are discovering a place Europeans have known for centuries -- lovely Emilia Romagna, home of spaghetti bolognese, Pavarotti, parma ham, Lambrusco, lasagne, Marconi, balsamic vinegar . . . in a guide that might well have been entitled Food, Opera & Art, Cadogan's best-selling authors unearth treasures to compare with those of Tuscany and Lombardy, including Rimini, Italy's vast, madcap, international resort; and, nestling in the region's corner, San Marino, the world's smallest and oldest republic. This guide covers a region people know better than they think.




Northern Italy - Emilia Romagna


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Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide - Travel information and holiday advice featuring Bologna, Ferrara, Modena, Parma, Ravenna, Rimini and the Republic of San Marino. Also included are art towns, beaches, accommodation, restaurants, FICO Eataly, local food and culture, history, architecture, maps, the Po Plain, Apennines, skiing and Italian cars.




Bologna Reflections


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BOLOGNA REFLECTIONS: AN UNCOMMON GUIDE provides the visitor to Bologna with a different approach to encountering a remarkable city. The walking itineraries explore its historical and artististic heritage and point out hidden treasures not often found in traditional guidebooks. The tourist and the armchair traveler alike visit Bologna through the stories that reveal the heart and soul of the Bolognese people, who become the real guides to their city and past. Original drawings and art invoke Bologna's medieval past and celebrate her modern charm, as the visitor meanders in the unknown corners of a seductive city. Practical information, including maps of relevant neighborhoods, assists the traveler in planning the visit and experiencing the city during the sojourn. A more extensive, up-to-date website supports the practical information, which will continue to assist the traveler for future visits to the Citta Rossa.




The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide eBook)


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Practical travel guide to Italy featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Italy, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Italy, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Italy covers: Rome and Lazio, Piemonte and Valle D'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardy and the Lakes, Trentino Alto Adige, Venice and the Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Italy, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Sicily to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tuscany or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Rome. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Italy entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Italy give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sightseeing, wine tasting and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Rome, Liguria, Trentino and Venice's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Italy, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Italy, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Italy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cinque Terre and the spectacular Colosseum. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Emilia Romagna, Umbria, and many more locations in Italy, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.




The Mini Rough Guide to Bologna (Travel Guide with Free Ebook)


Book Description

This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Bologna. It covers top attractions like Santo Stefano, le Duo Torri and San Luca, to cultural gems, including the show-stopping Neptune's Fountain in the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell'Archignnasio, a former university building with anatomical theatre where human corpses were dissected, and the monumental Basilica di San Petronio, one of Italy's most imposing Gothic churches. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Bologna. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Bologna covers Piazza Maggiore and Around; East of Piazza Maggiore; The University Quarter; North and West of Centre; The Bologna Hills; Excursions from Bologna In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Bologna, from cultural explorations in Medieval Museum or Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio to family activities in child-friendly places, like Museum of History at Palazzo Pepoli and Sala Borsa multimedia centre, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas like Barrio del Carmen. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Santo Stefano, le Due Torri, Mambo, San Luca, Basilica di San Petronio, Pinacoteca Nazionale and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Bologna. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.




Pocket Rough Guide Florence: Travel Guide eBook


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This compact, pocket-sized Florence travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Florence. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Florence guidebook covers: Piazza del Duomo; Piazza della Signoria; West of the centre; North of the centre; East of the centre; Oltrarno; The city outskirts and Fiesole. Inside this Florence travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Florence - Bargello, The Duomo, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Cappella Brancacci, Uffizi, San Lorenzo, Santa Croce Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip Florence at a glance - an overview map of Florence with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What's new - a short overview of the changes in Florence in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Florence with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.




The Mini Rough Guide to Malta (Travel Guide eBook)


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This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Malta. It covers top attractions like Valletta, Mdina and the Blue Lagoon, as well as hidden gems, including enjoying a leisurely lunch at the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating country. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Malta covers: Valletta, Outside Valletta, The Southeast, Heading Inland, The Northwest, Gozo, Comino. In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Malta, from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly places or observing traditional Maltese life on the island of Gozo and exploring some of the oldest temples on earth. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Mosta's Santa Maria Assunta church, Mdina, The blue grotto, and a Perfect Day/Tour itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Malta. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.




Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavík: Travel Guide eBook


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This compact, pocket-sized Reykjavík travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Reykjavík. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Reykjavík guidebook covers: Lækjartorg, Austurstræti, Austurvöllur, Aðalstræti, Hafnarstræti, Tryggvagata, The Harbour, Tjornin, Bankastræti, Hallgrimskirkja, Oskjuhlid, Hafnarfjörður, Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon. Inside this Reykjavík travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss – The Golden Circle, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar, Heimaey, Þjórsárdalur, Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Reykjavík at a glance – an overview map of Reykjavík with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Reykjavík in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Reykjavík with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.