Bruges & Ghent in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

' Bruges City Guide 2013' is THE most comprehensive guide to visiting the ' Venice of the north'; this guide contains up-to-date information (opening hours etc.) on ALL places of interest, museums & attractions, & will be revised every year. The convenient address guide will help you find the best shops, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cafes & restaurants, while the fold out street map will help you get to your destination. This definitive little guide

Includes:: three atmospheric walks, as well as cycling routes, through the city, helping you discover the incredibly diverse museums, from the Groeninge Museum, featuring fine art from the 15th to the 21st century, to the Hospital Museum
- two medieval hospital buildings in the centre of Bruges, enjoying a new lease of life as art galleries; monuments, such as The Belfry, with its carillon that has rung every quarter hour for over 700 years; well-known locations, such as the historic city centre
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site; & picturesque, hidden alleyways. It also

Includes:: tips from locals, letting you in on the secrets that only those native to Bruges would know, & features information on cultural events.' Bruges City Guide 2013' illustrates how this historic city, with its cherished architecture & artistic treasures
- & its breweries & 50 or so chocolate boutiques
- really does have something for everybody, whether you're planning a daytrip or a weekend getaway.







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Bruges City Guide 2014 is THE most comprehensive guide to visiting the ' Venice of the north'; this guide contains up-to-date information (opening hours etc.) on ALL places of interest, museums & attractions, & will be revised every year. The convenient address guide will help you find the best shops, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cafes & restaurants, while the fold out street map will help you get to your destination. This definitive little guide

Includes:: three atmospheric walks, as well as cycling routes, through the city, helping you discover the incredibly diverse museums, from the Groeninge Museum, featuring fine art from the 15th to the 21st century, to the Hospital Museum
- two medieval hospital buildings in the centre of Bruges, enjoying a new lease of life as art galleries; monuments, such as The Belfry, with its carillon that has rung every quarter hour for over 700 years; well-known locations, such as the historic city centre
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site; & picturesque, hidden alleyways. It also

Includes:: tips from locals, letting you in on the secrets that only those native to Bruges would know, & features information on cultural events. Bruges City Guide 2014 illustrates how this historic city, with its cherished architecture & artistic treasures
- & its breweries & 50 or so chocolate boutiques
- really does have something for everybody, whether you're planning a daytrip or a weekend getaway.







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This definitive little guide will lead you on an adventure through the heart of a city you thought you knew, introducing the best shops, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cafes & restaurants. It

Includes:: three atmospheric walks through the city, which showcase Bruges` range of diverse museums: from the Groeninge Museum, featuring fine art from the 15th to the 21st centuries, to the Hospital Museum
- two medieval hospital buildings in the centre of Bruges, enjoying a new lease of life as art galleries. With a fold-out street map, this book confidently directs you to Bruges` finest sights, including monuments such as The Belfry, with its carillon that has rung every quarter hour for over 700 years; well-known locations, such as the historic city centre
- a UNESCO World Heritage Site; & picturesque, hidden alleyways. It also

Includes:: tips from locals, letting you in on the secrets that only those native to Bruges would know, & features information on cultural events. Containing new updated information, Bruges City Guide 2018 illustrates how this historic city, with its cherished architecture & artistic treasures
- & its breweries & 50 or so chocolate boutiques
- really does have something for everybody, whether you`re planning a daytrip or a weekend getaway.







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Bruges City Guide 2016 is THE most comprehensive guide to visiting the ` Venice of the north`; this guide contains up-to-date information (opening hours etc.) on ALL places of interest, museums & attractions, & will be revised every year. The convenient address guide will help you find the best shops, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cafes & restaurants, while the foldout street map will help you get to your destination. This definitive little guide

Includes:: three atmospheric walks, as well as cycling routes, through the city, helping you discover the incredibly diverse museums, from the Groeninge Museum, featuring fine art from the 15th to the 21st century, to the Hospital Museum
- two medieval hospital buildings in the centre of Bruges, enjoying a new lease of life as art galleries; monuments, such as The Belfry, with its carillon that has rung every quarter hour for over 700 years; well-known locations, such as the historic city centre
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site; & picturesque, hidden alleyways. It also

Includes:: tips from locals, letting you in on the secrets that only those native to Bruges would know, & features information on cultural events. Bruges City Guide 2016 illustrates how this historic city, with its cherished architecture & artistic treasures
- & its breweries & 50 or so chocolate boutiques
- really does have something for everybody, whether you`re planning a daytrip or a weekend getaway.







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Bruges in a series of handy size, detailed & indexed city centre street plans of main towns in the Netherlands & Flanders including Brussels from Falk, highlighting recommended walks & places of interest, with six best sights prominently marked & cross-referenced to brief descriptions. The plans also indicate publishers’ recommendations for shopping and/or bars & restaurants. The network of streets & small connecting passages is very clearly presented. Metro stations are marked & tram routes are shown with line numbers & stops. The plans show cycle paths & for drivers indicate main traffic arteries & car parks. Symbols show various facilities such as tourist information centres, markets, canal cruise offices, etc. On the reverse, the street index is accompanied by a calendar of main events, a list of museums, plus contact details for publishers’ recommendations. Map legend & all the text about recommended sights, etc, include English. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Few cities are as historically rich as Rome, with its layers of treasures from the days of the ancient empire to medieval & Renaissance times, all juxtaposed with buzz of the modern capital. Explore Rome will lead you to the heart of the city: a br&-new, full-colour guide containing 17 easy-to-follow routes that take in the city centre's monuments
- including a detailed itinerary around the Colosseum
- as well as people-watching opportunities on the Spanish Steps, art treasures at the Vatican, trendy bars in Trastevere, & excursions to the ancient Roman villas & Castelli. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Roman cuisine, the city's great shopping & its key historical dates. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each tour & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the beautiful photography shows off the splendour of Rome. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Rome will help you discover the very best of the eternal city.

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Bruges is one of Europe`s most beautifully preserved medieval towns; its cobbled streets are lined with gabled alms houses & Gothic churches, their distinctive forms reflected in the glassy waters of the canals that flow through the town. But there`s more to enjoy than history: the town has classy art galleries, fashionable boutiques, hearty food & cosy bars & cafes. Explore Bruges is part of a br&-new series & is the ideal pocket companion to this historic town: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the busy main square dominated by its magnificent 14th-century belfry, via leafy streets to fascinating museums & the calm courtyard of the Beguin nuns. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Bruges` entertainment, history & love of fine food & drink
- don`t leave town without sampling the famous mussels, beer, frites & chocolate. We also suggest tours to the surrounding area, including Ypres, with its poignant tributes to those who died on the Flanders battlefields. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Bruges will help you discover the very best of this charming city. The best places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route & in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of practical advice, including hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the pull-out map, & evocative photography captures the essence of the town.
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Bruges on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map with an indexed street plan of the city, a street plan of Ghent, a road map of West Flanders highlighting places of interest & WWI battlefields, plus extensive tourist information.DESCRIPTION OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION: The main plan covers Bruges with its outer districts, clearly showing access to its historic centre, one way streets & car parks. Main public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted & named. A similar plan covers the historic centre of Ghent. Both plans are indexed for streets, points of interest & public buildings, plus in Bruges parks & hotels. An indexed map of West Flanders at 1:300, 000 shows the area ...

Flexi map Bruges is laminated, durable & has its own index that has been categorised for ease of use. Inside Flexi Map Bruges:- A list of recommended sights, divided by theme & linked to the mapping by numbered markers.- A handy information section with concise details on getting around, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telephones, emergency telephone numbers & climate.
- The main map shows all one-way streets, car parks, pedestrian zones & public transport routes. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years` experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books & maps as well as picture-packed e Books to meet different travellers` needs. Insight Guides` unique combination of beautiful travel photography & focus on history & culture together create a unique visual reference & planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
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