This full-color, pocket guide

Includes:: Royal Edinburgh & Literary Edinburgh as well as galleries, museums,

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Discover this beautiful city with the most incisive & entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to gawp at Michelangelo`s David, admire the view from hilltop San Miniato al Monte or relax over apertivi in the Oltrano neighbourhood, Pocket Rough Guide Florence will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way.
- Perfect for short trips
- compact & concise, with all the practical info you`ll need for a few days` stay.- Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the alleys & squares around the Duomo or find your way to Santa Croce`s best restaurants without needing to get online.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Florence`s unmissable sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned days to help you organize your visit.- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, with options to suit every budget.- stunning images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Detailed city coverage
- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights & the best of the nearby shops, cafes, restaurants, bars & clubs. Areas covered include: Piazza del Duomo; Pizza della Signoria; San Lorenzo; west of the centre, including Ognissanti; Oltrano; the city outskirts; Fiesole. Attractions include: The Uffizi; Santa Croce; The Duomo; Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella; Capella Brancacci; Mercato di Sant` Ambrogio; Mercato Centrale; Palazzo Pitti; The Bargello; Museo dell` Opera del Duomo; San Lorenzo & Medici tombs; Santo Spirito; San Miniato al Monte, & many more.- Day-trips
- venture further afield to the hill-town Fiesole, within easy reach of Florence.- Accommodation
- our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget.- Essentials
- crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals & events, & more.- Background information
- an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section & glossary.










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Hong Kong & Macau in the Pocket Guide series from Rough Guides; handy-sized guides to a range of international cities, including Rough Guide’s renowned travel knowledge in a practical, pocket-sized format ideal for exploring the city. Each guide provides readers with the essential information about a destination in an easily accessible way. The guide is organised into 5 main sections – Introduction, Best of Rome, Places, Accommodation & Essentials – providing a concise yet comprehensive summary of the best the city has to offer. The Introduction section takes a glance at the city as well as suggesting possible itineraries, based on time & budget. The ‘ Best of’ section provides an overview of the destination’s main highlights, in categories including museums & galleries, viewpoints, eating out & shopping, while the Places chapter explores the city’s most famous sites & attractions. An accommodation section also lists some of the city’s main hotels, with brief descriptions of each & the relevant prices & contact details. An Essentials chapter provides useful practical guidance on arriving in the city, getting around, an A-Z directory of important information, festivals & events, chronology of the city & the local language. There is also a fold-out overview map of the city’s main local transport routes & a separate map at the back of the guide. ...

Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city
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Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city-from insightful coverage of the key sights to expert reviews of the very best restaurants, bars, clubs & shops. Image-packed itineraries help you plan your time in the city, while the equally colourful ” Best of” section ensures you don`t miss any highlights, from the tile-spangled interior of the landmark Blue Mosque to the fabled ferry ride on the Bosphorus. The rest of Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul is broken-up into areas for easy navigation, with expert accounts of all major & many minor sights, as well as honest reviews of the top places to enjoy a real kebab, dance at a riverfront club, buy some souvenir Turkish Delight
- & much more. Handy in size & easy to use, The Pocket Guide Istanbul`s full-colour street plans & pull-out map make it the ideal companion to one of the world`s great cities.
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The Pocket Rough Guide to Las Vegas is the definitive guide to the ever-changing entertainment capital of the world. It's packed with up-to-the-minute reviews of the Strip's vibrant dining scene, from bargain buffets to the latest gourmet restaurants; bursting with details on Sin City's no-holds-barred nightlife & spectacular shows; & full of tips on how to gamble, whether blackjack, poker or roulette is your game. Get the full lowdown on Las Vegas' world-famous casinos, from Caesars Palace to the Cosmopolitan, & see how they've grown from their murky Mob-owned roots to the flamboyant fantasylands of today. The Pocket Rough Guide will also show you how to find the best accommodation deals in town; where to pick up the best shopping bargains; which of the thrill-rides & roller-coasters will give you the most bang for your buck; & how to make a quick getaway to nearby natural wonders like the Grand Canyon & Zion National Park. ...

The Pocket Rough Guide to Las Vegas is the definitive guide to the ever-changing entertainment capital of the world. It`s packed with up-to-the-minute reviews of the Strip`s vibrant dining scene, from bargain buffets to the latest gourmet restaurants; bursting with details on Sin City`s no-holds-barred nightlife & spectacular shows; & full of tips on how to gamble, whether blackjack, poker or roulette is your game. Get the full lowdown on Las Vegas` world-famous casinos, from Caesars Palace to the Cosmopolitan, & see how they`ve grown from their murky Mob-owned roots to the flamboyant fantasylands of today. The Pocket Rough Guide will also show you how to find the best accommodation deals in town; where to pick up the best shopping bargains; which of the thrill-rides & roller-coasters will give you the most bang for your buck; & how to make a quick getaway to nearby natural wonders like the Grand Canyon & Zion National Park. ...

Hit Las Vegas with the most incisive & accessible guidebook on the market, your indispensable companion to the ever-changing entertainment capital of the world. Themed itineraries & the Best of Las Vegas section will help you find the right balance between hedonism & relaxation, while detailed listings give you the lowdown on Sin City`s no-holds-barred nightlife, the Strip`s vibrant dining scene, theme parks & off-beat attractions, & of course how & where to gamble. All the sights, accommodation, casinos, restaurants, shops & bars are pinpointed on full-colour maps in each chapter, & there`s also a handy pull-out map to help you find your way around this dizzying city. The Pocket Rough Guide to Las Vegas gives you an honest & opinionated view on what`s on offer on the Strip, downtown & beyond
- & in case all the neon lights & late-night shows get a bit too much, it also lets you know how to make a quick getaway into the deserts, & further afield to stunning natural & man-made wonders like the Grand Canyon & Hoover Dam.
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Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon is your quintessential guide to Portugal`s capital city, covering all the key sights & the finest restaurants, shops, cafes & bars, plus ideas for day-trips, including the hilltop town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find handy information on everything from the city`s enchanting squares & superb museums to the nightlife in Bairro Alto & the best restaurants to enjoy traditional bacalhau. Make the most of your visit using the itineraries section & find practical advice on the best family-friendly attractions & easiest ways to get around
- all written in Rough Guide`s trademark honest & informative style. Slim, stylish & utterly pocketable, with the Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon you`ll discover the very best Lisbon has to offer.
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As indispensable as it is easy to carry, the Pocket Rough Guide to London is the definitive guide to the most charismatic city in Britain. It`s full of insider tips on the most memorable experiences the city has to offer: take in the views from the lofty heights of the Shard; haggle for a bargain in Portobello Road Market; explore the legacy of the Olympic Games in the East End; & enjoy all manner of world-class museums for free. Beautifully designed in full colour & packed with the best-looking maps you`ll find in any guidebook
- including a handy pull-out map
- Pocket London`s comprehensive recommendations will not only help you take best advantage of the city`s famed restaurant & nightlife scenes, but also find equally brilliant places to sleep & shop.

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