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Baltic States Insight Guide

Baltic States Insight Guide

Baltic States Insight Guide


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A guide to the Baltic States. Illustrated with photographs and maps, this work contains top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced to local maps. It contains essays on each island's history, people and culture which provide background on everything from folklore to its tradition in arts and literature.

Baltic States Insight Guide Summary

From Riga to Kurzeme, and from Vilnius to Aukstaitija, this guide to the Baltic States covers it all. Illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs and 11 maps you won't want to leave without it. The places section contains a region-by-region breakdown; with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced to detailed local maps. Incisive essays on each island's history, people and culture provide background on everything from folklore to its rich tradition in arts and literature. The best of the Baltics section features magazine-style, illustrated double-page spreads, giving a handy overview of each region's highlights, from its world-heritage cities to its crafts and local markets. A travel tips section includes practical listings, including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, entertainment, nightlife, transport and essential contact addresses and numbers.

Table of Contents

Introduction and History: The Best of the Baltics, People, Chronology, Eight Centuries of Occupation. Essay Features: Life Today, Ethnic Diversity, Religion, The Cultural Inheritance, Folklore, Saunas and Spas, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Food. Places: Estonia - Introduction, The Making of Estonia, Talinn, Tartu and the South, Parnu and the West, The Islands, East of Talinn. Latvia - Introduction, The Making of Latvia, Riga, Around Riga, Kurzeme, Latgale, Zemgale, Vidzeme. Lithuania - Introduction, The Making of Lithuania, Vilnius, Kaunas, Aukstaitija, The South, Zemaitija and the Coast. Information Panels: Timber Buildings, The Singing Tree, E-stonia, Art Nouveau, Basketball Flyers, Amber. Travel Tips: Transport, Accommodation, Restaurants, Activities, A-Z of Practical Information, Language. Index.

Additional information

GOR013559948
9789812586032
9812586032
Baltic States Insight Guide by
Used - Like New
Paperback
APA Publications
20070110
300
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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