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London Explore Insight Guide - The Best Routes Around The City

Explore London is a brand new guide and the ideal pocket companion for your trip. Here is a full-colour guide containing 20 easy-to-follow routes around the city, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums and the Tower of London. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to the capital`s varied dining scene, world-class shopping and entertainment, and key historical dates. Each walk through the streets of London guides you through the neighbourhood, showing you its major attractions and hidden corners, with plenty of suggestions for the best pubs and restaurants along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information, including even more restaurant recommendations and a
range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography brings the city to life.Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore London will help you uncover the very best of this powerhouse capital city.

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Explore London is a brand new guide & the ideal pocket companion for your trip. Here is a full-colour guide containing 20 easy-to-follow routes around the city, from buzzy Soho & the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums & the Tower of London. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to the capital`s varied dining scene, world-class shopping & entertainment, & key historical dates. Each walk through the streets of London guides you through the neighbourhood, showing you its major attractions & hidden corners, with plenty of suggestions for the best pubs & restaurants along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information, including even more restaurant recommendations & a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & evocative photography brings the city to life. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore London will help you uncover the very best of this powerhouse capital city.

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