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Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide Rosemarie Arnold

Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide By Rosemarie Arnold

Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide by Rosemarie Arnold


$22.49
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Baedeker; the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world is now adding this exciting new title to its innovative series. This superb full-colour, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective and a large, fully-indexed, pull-out map.

Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide Summary

Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide by Rosemarie Arnold

Baedeker; the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. This superb full-color, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective and a large, fully-indexed, pull-out map. Additional detailed maps and plans can also be found throughout the guide, clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay and the top places to eat and drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights and top attractions, in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are practical travel tips covering accommodation and food and drink for all budgets, entertainment, sport, transport and health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available, to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet allows you to keep the guide and map together and ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.

About Rosemarie Arnold

Since 1827, Baedeker has set a benchmark for guidebooks and remains the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. With over 50 titles available, the range is ever-expanding to keep up with the needs of today's travelers.

Table of Contents

BACKGROUND: A Journey of Discovery; Facts; Landscapes and Nature; Population; Politics; Economy; History; Kaleidoscope of Peoples; Roman Lusitania; Teutons and Moors; Portugal is Born; The Rise and Fall of a World Power; The Braganza Dynasty; Republics and Dictatorship; Carnation Revolutionl; Portugal after 1974 and today; Arts and Culture; Architecture and Art History; A Mecca for Tile Lovers; Works of Art Underfoot; Rural Folklore; Culture of the Capital City; Famous People. PRACTICALITIES: Accommodation; A Guest in Portugals Palaces; Arrivals; Before the Journey; Beaches; Children in Portugal; Electricity; Emergency Numbers; Etiquette and Customs; Fado; Portugals Songs of Fate; Festivals, Holidays and Events; Food and Drink; Health; Information; Language; Literature and Film; Media; Money; Museums; Post and Communications; Prices and Discounts; Shopping; Sport, Outdoors and Langugage Courses; Time; Transports; Travellers with Disabilities; Wellness Spas; When to Go. TOURS: Tours through Portugal; Getting In the Mood to Travel; Tour 1: Recreation and Sightseeing in Southern Portugal; Tour 2: Arts and Culture: Through Central Portugal; Tour 3: Northern Portugal-Unspoilt Countryside and Two Cities Steeped in History; Tour 4: The Great Portugal Round Trip in Four Weeks. SIGHTS FROM A to Z: Abrantes; Albufeira; Alcacer do Sal; Alcobaca; Alentejo; Cork - More than just a Bottle Top; Algarve; Amarante; Arraiolos; Aveiro; Barcelos; Batalha; 3D: Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria; Beiras; Beja; Belmonte; Braga; Braganca; Bucaco National Park; Caldas da Rainha; Caminha; Cascais; Castelo Branco; Castelo de Vide; Castro Verde; Chaves; Coimbra; Love beyond death; Costa de Lisboa; Costa de Prata; Costa do Sol; Costa Dourada; Costa Verde; Douro Valley; Elvas; Estoril; Estremadura; Estremoz; Aevora; Faro; Fatima; Figueira da Foz; Guarda; Guimaraes; Lagos; Lamego; Leiria; Lisboa; Lisbon; 3D: Elevador do Carmo; 3D: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos; Manuelinic - Building Style or Decoration?; Loule; Mafra; Marvao; Mertola; Minho; Miranda do Douro; Mirandela; Moncao; Montemor-o-Velho; Moura; Nazare; A"bidos; Olhao; Palmela; Peneda Geres National Park; Peniche; Ponte da Barca; Portalegre; Portimao; Porto; Do you know Dr. Wright of Norwich?; Praia da Rocha; Queluz; Ribatejo; Sagres; In Search of New Worlds; 3D: Europes South-Westernmost Point; Santarem; Serra da Estrela; Serra de Monchique; Sesimbra; Setubal; Silves; Sines; Sintra; 3D: Palacio da Pena; Tavira; Tomar; 3D: Convento da Ordem de Cristo; Tras-os-Montes; Vale do Coa; Rock Drawings; Valenca do Minho; Viana do Castelo; Vila do Conde; Vila Real; Vila Real de Santo Antonio; Vila Vicosa; Viseu. Glossary; Index; Photo Credits; List of Maps and Illustrations; Publishers Information

Additional information

GOR004575302
9783829764865
3829764863
Portugal Baedeker Travel Guide by Rosemarie Arnold
Used - Very Good
Paperback
MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG
2008-01-07
552
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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