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Barcelona is a bustling, vibrant city with plenty to do & see, from a tour of the iconic Nou Camp, to a stroll down Las Ramblas, to relaxing on one of its famous beaches. Insight Guide Explore Barcelona is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes around this fascinating city. Inside Explore Barcelona:· Discover the lively nightlife & bustling daytime of this proud, Catalan city.· Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Barcelona`s cuisine, entertainment options, wealth of activities on offer & key historical dates.· Our recommended places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical informationincluding a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets.· Pull-out map with useful plotted routes. · Evocative photography captures Barcelona`s stunning architecture, including Gaudi`s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years` experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. 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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One of the most exciting and dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic and cutting-edge attractions. Insight Guide Explore London is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 20 easy-to-follow routes around the city, from Westminster and Mayfair to Kew and Greenwich.Inside Explore London:Discover the iconic appeal of the British capital, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums and the Tower of LondonExperience classic London: take a red bus tour, watch the changing of the guards and taste your way around Borough Market Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to London`s celebrated cuisine, unparalleled entertainment
options, world-class shopping and key historical dates Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgetsPull-out map with useful plotted routes. Evocative photography captures the very best of this powerhouse capital cityAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years` experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. Insight Guides` unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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One of the most exciting & dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic & cutting-edge attractions. Insight Guide Explore London is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 20 easy-to-follow routes around the city, from Westminster & Mayfair to Kew & Greenwich. Inside Explore London: Discover the iconic appeal of the British capital, from buzzy Soho & the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums & the Tower of London Experience classic London: take a red bus tour, watch the changing of the guards & taste your way around Borough Market Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to London`s celebrated cuisine, unparalleled entertainment options, world-class shopping & key historical dates Our recommended places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets Pull-out map with useful plotted routes. Evocative photography captures the very best of this powerhouse capital city About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years` experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. 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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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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