In this series, the Design Museum looks at the fifty design icons of major cities around the world
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Art Deco was one of the most captivating & popular artistic movements of the 20th century, & its iconic blend of luxury & ...

Berlin in the 1920s was home to some of the most extraordinary minds of modern times, & was a vigorous melting pot of radical new ideas & concepts in every field. Comprising essays on the key movements & figures of the era, this profusely illustrated book is a highly readable portrait of this astonishing cultural ferment & its most important protagonists. ...

Berlin in the Inside Out city guides series, which combine bite-size expertise with unique, pocket-size, fold-out maps. Each title

Includes:: an illustrated 64-page guide which is cross-referenced with the foldout maps themselves. Text covers all the city sights, shopping, entertainment, food & drink, practical information & where to stay. Practical information also

Includes:: how to get to the city, getting around & everything you may need when you



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Berlin in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Lonely Planet presents this durable & waterproof street map of Berlin with a handy slipcase & an easy-fold format. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, extensive street & site index, & practical travel tips & directory. Covers Prenzlauer Berg, Scheunenviertel, Friedrichshain, Schoneberg, Tiergarten, Museumsinsel, Kreuzberg, Western Kreuzberg, Kreuzkolln & Treptow. ...

Berlin in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

Berlin in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

Berlin on a pocket-size street plan from Marco Polo Travel Publishing printed on sturdy, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with tram & bus routes shown with stops & line numbers, U- & S-Bahn stations clearly marked & the lines shown on a separate diagram, lists of useful addresses, etc The plan is at 1:15, 000 & covers the city with its suburbs, extending north-west to include the Tegel airport, south to the grounds of the old Tempelhof airport, west to include the Messe grounds, & east to the Frankfurter Tor station. The plan shows tram & bus routes with stops & line numbers, U/S-Bahn stations, one way streets, car parks & pedestrianized areas. Important buildings & places of interest are marked. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index is on the reverse side &

Includes:: extensive lists of useful contact details for tourist information offices, hotel reservation, campsites & youth hostels, car hire, museums, emergency services, etc. Also provided is a very clear diagram of the U/S-Bahn & rail network, plus a road map of the city’s environs.



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Experience all of Berlin`s attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that`s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover hotels, restaurants & trendy nightlife venues, as well as numerous tips for shopping, & find out about festivals & events, sports & other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Day, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, German phrasebook & index. People have always been hooked on Berlin. A haven for various lifestyles & artistic movements, & the setting for momentous political & historical events, the city never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin considers itself very much at the modern heart of Europe & is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. A practical, pocket-sized guide, Marco Polo Berlin takes you on a tour through its endlessly varied cultural landscape. The ` Where to Start` panels highlight the best places to begin sightseeing, the best places to shop, & the trendiest places to go in the evening in the metropolis that never closes. The Insider Tips explain how to take a ride in the U-Bahn Cabrio (open-top metro) & where to buy violet mustard, milk grappa, & garlic chocolates. The ` Best Of` pages highlight some unique aspects of Berlin, recommend places to go for free, & contain tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The City Walks include exploring the past in the Hackesche Hofe (courtyards) & strolling along the line of the now vanished Wall. The Dos & Don`ts explain why it’s best to steer clear of conjuring tricks, & the Travel Tips tell you why it`s best to put your money on the Welcome Card. Marco Polo Berlin provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed street atlas inside, a useful public transport map in the back cover, plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven`t bought a travel guide in the past
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