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 ...

About this series: Indexed 1:200, 000 scale regional maps of Italy with street plans of main cities. Topography is indicated by bold relief shading with spot heights & colouring for forested areas. Detailed road information, characteristic of Michelin’s maps,

Includes:: toll & free sections of motorways, road widths, difficult or dangerous roads, restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, level crossings & fords, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations & car ferry routes indicate maximum tonnage. Also included is a distance/driving time table for quick & easy reference. Tourist information

Includes:: selected campsites, places of interest, scenic routes & viewpoints, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 10’. The index of place names is next to the map; map legend

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Sicily in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Sicily in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to `A Brief History` actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

A Guide to Sicily containing reconstructions of the important ancient sites in context with the current buildings Each site is illustrated as it is & a previous acetate overlay gives a reconstruction as it was when it was built Pages of text gives statistics, dates, facts about the building or site Ring bound with Canadian style binding allows for flat opening & easy manipulation of the overlay page Gatefold pages included for Panoramic views & detail Index included ...

Sicily in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

Sicily in the Step by Step series by Insight Guides focuses on providing tailor made walks & tours around the isl&. The guide features fourteen route recommendations that link up better known sights & take you off of the more beaten track; they are written by local experts who have personally selected places to eat & drink en-route & who offer insider tips on culture, shopping & nightlife. The guide has an array of colour photographs which help bring to life the background & descriptive information provided for destinations & attractions. An overview chapter opens the guide & reviews geography, customs & culture, history, food & drink, shopping, culture & entertainment. Next feature the selected itineraries for walks and/or tours, each of which have a good amount of accompanying information & come with a simple route plan. A user friendly alphabetical directory lists practical information to do with day to day basics & listings of h&-picked hotels & restaurants are provided to suit different budgets & tastes. The publisher ...

Travellers Sicily is ideal for visitors to this delightful destination, which offers everything from hiking on the slopes of Mount Etna to lazing on pristine beaches or strolling around the local markets. This book offers expert advice to guide you straight to the best sights & experiences. It presents detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping; suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; & a comprehensive coverage of Sicily's best, including: Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Catania, Trapani, Erice, the Egadi Islands, Segesta, Messina, Agrigento, Syracuse, Caltanissetta & Rausa. ...

Sicily in Touring Club Italiano’s series of regional road maps of Italy at 1:200, 000, used by millions of locals & tourists alike & always among Stanford’s perennial best-sellers. The island is presented on two generously overlapping panels. Coverage

Includes:: the tip of the mainland showing the ferry connections from Reggio di Calabria to Messina. Insets show the Aeolian (Lipari) Islands, Ustica, Egadi Islands, Pantelleria & the Pelagie Islands.TCI maps have subtle but very effective relief shading plus spot heights to present the topography. Names of mountain ranges, valleys, peaks, etc. are shown & national parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network is presented in great detail, from motorways to dirt tracks navigable only with difficulty. Minor roads are very clear & easy to read &, where necessary, are drawn without generalizing their course, showing the twists & turns across the mountainous terrain. Steep roads are annotated with three levels of gradient markings. Scenic routes are highlighted. Motorways have the usual features such as toll barriers, services, etc. Railway network shows stations & level crossings &, where appropriate, ferry routes are marked. In mountainous areas refuges, cable car lines, chair lifts, etc. are marked. Towns & villages of particular interest are highlighted in three grades, with symbols indicating various monuments, castes, churches, etc. The maps have no geographical co-ordinates. On the reverse each title has an index plus a national distance table. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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This is the definitive guidebook to the enchanting island that bears the legacy of many Mediterranean cultures from centuries of trade & occupation. Written by expert Italy travel writer & National Geographic Expeditions guide Tim Jepson, this guidebook contains everything you need to make your visit to Sicily an enriching, engaged, & unforgettable experience. The book also

Includes:: a detailed section of practical information, including how to get around the isl&. However you travel around Sicily, Jepson`s local knowledge & National Geographic`s travel expertise will prove indispensable.

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