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Sicily Michelin Green Guide

Perfect for travellers seeking enriching experiences and in-depth information on their destination. * Star-rated activities and detailed visitor information * Unique driving & walking tours * Colourful, easy-to-read maps throughout * Lively introductions to the area, its people & culture * Restaurant & hotel tips * Family friendly advice * Walk-through of major museums, galleries, churches and attractionsSee the best of the island with the updated Green Guide Sicily. Shelter from the heat in the maze of columns of Agrigento s ancient Valle dei Templi; delight in captivating Isole Egadi, stroll through the Palazzo dei Normanni; visit postcard-perfect Taormina. Experience Palermo s food markets encircled by Arabo-Norman palaces and Baroque churches. Explore Sicily and surrounding
satellite isles through walking and driving tours and day-trip ideas all simple with Michelin s clear maps, celebrated star-rating system and trusted advice
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Perfect for travellers seeking enriching experiences & in-depth information on their destination. * Star-rated activities & detailed visitor information * Unique driving & walking tours * Colourful, easy-to-read maps throughout * Lively introductions to the area, its people & culture * Restaurant & hotel tips * Family friendly advice * Walk-through of major museums, galleries, churches & attractions See the best of the island with the updated Green Guide Sicily. Shelter from the heat in the maze of columns of Agrigento s ancient Valle dei Templi; delight in captivating Isole Egadi, stroll through the Palazzo dei Normanni; visit postcard-perfect Taormina. Experience Palermo s food markets encircled by Arabo-Norman palaces & Baroque churches. Explore Sicily & surrounding satellite isles through walking & driving tours & day-trip ideas all simple with Michelin s clear maps, celebrated star-rating system & trusted advice

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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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