Marco Polo Cologne: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Cologne`s attractions with this up-to date & authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. Discover hotels & restaurants, check out the city`s trendiest places & nightlife scene. There are also tips for shopping as well as ideas for what to do with kids, plus sports & other activities. Further sections include: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, & Index. Useful too are the ` Perfect Day` pages & the handy folding pull-out map supplied in addition to the Street Atlas inside. If you were just to equate Cologne with its boisterous pre-Lenten carnival, or even its Eau de Cologne, you`d doing the Rhine metropolis an injustice. The city has much else to offer besides. With Marco Polo Cologne you will experience the cathedral city as a metropolis brimming with history & culture, as well as a modern multicultural haven overflowing with creative talent. The practical pocket-sized guide highlights all the international cuisine that has found a home here as well telling you where to get more down-to-earth, local fare. The Best Of pages recommend things to do for free in the shadow of the cathedral, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & put your feet up. In addition you`ll find out what`s currently in vogue, whether the hip fashion of the Belgian Quarter or places to party with the in-crowd. The Insider Tips reveal why it`s worth visiting the design district of Ehrenfeld & at which bars you can discover the authentic Cologne while sampling the city`s famous Kolsch beer. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains, while the ` Where to Start` boxes highlight the best places to begin sightseeing, shopping & going out in the evening. The City Walks take you on a journey into the past & get to the heart of the Cologne psyche. The Dos & Don`ts explain how to keep on the right side of the waiter in the beer hall & how to avoid getting your car towed away. Marco Polo Cologne provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around there`s the detailed Street Atlas, a public transport map in the cover, plus a pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Cologne with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this historic city has to offer... This glorious cathedral city is a metropolis brimming with history & culture, as well as a modern multicultural haven overflowing with creative talent. From historically significant churches, world-renowned museums & architectural masterpieces to modern shopping centres & highly convivial breweries, let Marco Polo show you the best Cologne has to offer... . This is Cologne! Your Marco Polo Cologne Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Discover the creative heart of Cologne in Ehrenfeld, stay in a Victorian villa or enjoy classic Rhenish cuisine in a historic, wood-panelled building. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Cologne experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Cologne. Discover & experience all the delights defining Cologne, from its historic Cathedral to its artistic quarter. Cologne in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Street Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed street atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful German phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne to show you around this fascinating city. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Cologne has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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The northern part of Cologne in 1944 in the Alan Godfrey series of reproductions of British War Office survey first published in 1945 prior to the Allied occupation of the area. Both maps covering the city (north & south) are double-sided to provide maximum coverage. Though published in 1944, the maps show the area largely as it was before the bombing. Features on the North map include railway with main station, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral, Nippes, Riehl, Merheim, Ehrenfeld, Ossendorf, Bickendorf, Butzweiler, Blücher Park & Vergnügungs Park; on the reverse is the area east of the Rhein with Mülheim & Kalk. Features on the South map include Lindenthal, Kriel, Stadt Wald, Komarhof, Schleifkotten, Deckstein, Zollstock, Bayenthal, Neumarkt, much of Cologne’s Old Town`, Romers Park, Hindenburg Park & Hangebrücke; on the reverse coverage east of the Rhein

Includes:: Poll & Humboldt Kolonie. The North map has a short introduction to the history of Cologne, while the South map

Includes:: a key to many of the numbered buildings, especially industrial sites, that are shown on both maps. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. This series of reproductions from Alan Godfrey covers the major industrial area east of the Rhine that

Includes:: Bochum, Cologne, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen & other towns, with their great network of railways & industries. The maps are taken from the British War Office 1:12, 500 plans & reduced at Approx. 1:19, 000. Published in 1945, prior to the Allied occupation of the area, the maps are especially good at showing industry, collieries & transport. They are not bombing maps
- indeed, they make clear that allowance is not made for bomb damage
- but show the areas with all their industrial sites & railways largely as they were before the bombing raids of 1943-44. The maps have additional information added by British intelligence. This is normally accurate but allowance must be made for the `fog of war` & occasional spelling mistakes, etc. Each title has on the reverse a specially written introduction to the area in English, with a shorter text in German. Map legend is in English only.







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The southern part of Cologne in 1944 in the Alan Godfrey series of reproductions of British War Office survey first published in 1945 prior to the Allied occupation of the area. Both maps covering the city (north & south) are double-sided to provide maximum coverage. Though published in 1944, the maps show the area largely as it was before the bombing. Features on the North map include railway with main station, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cathedral, Nippes, Riehl, Merheim, Ehrenfeld, Ossendorf, Bickendorf, Butzweiler, Blücher Park & Vergnügungs Park; on the reverse is the area east of the Rhein with Mülheim & Kalk. Features on the South map include Lindenthal, Kriel, Stadt Wald, Komarhof, Schleifkotten, Deckstein, Zollstock, Bayenthal, Neumarkt, much of Cologne’s Old Town`, Romers Park, Hindenburg Park & Hangebrücke; on the reverse coverage east of the Rhein

Includes:: Poll & Humboldt Kolonie. The North map has a short introduction to the history of Cologne, while the South map

Includes:: a key to many of the numbered buildings, especially industrial sites, that are shown on both maps. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. This series of reproductions from Alan Godfrey covers the major industrial area east of the Rhine that

Includes:: Bochum, Cologne, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen & other towns, with their great network of railways & industries. The maps are taken from the British War Office 1:12, 500 plans & reduced at Approx. 1:19, 000. Published in 1945, prior to the Allied occupation of the area, the maps are especially good at showing industry, collieries & transport. They are not bombing maps
- indeed, they make clear that allowance is not made for bomb damage
- but show the areas with all their industrial sites & railways largely as they were before the bombing raids of 1943-44. The maps have additional information added by British intelligence. This is normally accurate but allowance must be made for the `fog of war` & occasional spelling mistakes, etc. Each title has on the reverse a specially written introduction to the area in English, with a shorter text in German. Map legend is in English only.







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Indexed reference map showing general relief, with Bogota street plan. Road detail distinguishes paved, unpaved & seasonal roads, & main railways are included. District boundaries & names are shown, national parks are marked & symbols denote airports, airfields, mining areas, archaeological sites & sites of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30 ...

Colombia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Colombia at 1:1, 500, 000 on an indexed double-sided map from Mapas Na Turismo with very clear presentation of the country’s topography, an overview map of Bogotá, plus a street plan of central Cartagena. The map divides the country between its more populated western part with the Andes & the lowlands east of the Andes, with Bogotá & Medellin shown on both sides. Isla de San Andrés & Isla de Providencia are shown as insets at 1:100, 000. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring gives an almost 3-D presentation of the terrain. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. Additional graphics indicate swamps & salt pans, mangroves, & coffee or tobacco plantations. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates driving distances on main & many local routes, plus locations of fuel supplies. Local airports are also marked. Symbols mark locations with tourist accommodation, beaches, surfing & diving sites, hot springs, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map is indexed & its legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is an overview plan of Bogotá at 1:50, 000 showing main traffic routes including access to the international airport & indicating districts with tourist accommodation. A more detailed street plan at 1:20, 000 shows the historic part of Cartagena.



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Colombia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Columbia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Colombia & Ecuador at 1:2, 500, 000 on a double-sided map from Nelles on a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format when travelling. Each country is accompanied by street plans of town centres in its main cities. On one side is the northern part of Colombia, extending south beyond Cali to Popayan. Coverage also

Includes:: the western tip of Venezuela around Lake Maracaibo & Merida, plus most of Panama. Street plans show city centres of Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena. On the reverse is the remaining part of Columbia & Ecuador, plus the Amazonian part of Peru with Iquitos & coverage south beyond Cajamarca. Street plans show Quito with an enlargement for its Old Town, Guayaquil, Cuenca & Otavalo. Also provided is an inset showing the Galapagos Islands. Topography is shown by relief shading with names of mountain ranges & peaks & spot heights, plus graphics to marshlands & swamp areas. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition. Railway lines & local airports are included & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks & various places of interest are prominently highlighted. The map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at intervals of 2° & is not indexed. The street plans highlight various places of interest, facilities & public buildings, plus selected tourist accommodation.

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