Lake Como Travel Guide

Author: Thomas Kirby
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505728699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Located in the Lombardy region in northern Italy, Lake Como is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations in Italy. The beauty of the lake and its surrounding areas has made it a favorite vacation spot for the rich and famous. The beauty of Lake Como has featured in many novels, stories, movies, and music videos. The stunning Alps, grand lakeside villas, medieval churches and the serenity of nature make it a tourist magnet attracting visitors year round. Lake Como - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Como - Outdoor Activities - Funicular Railway - Como Cathedral - Teatro Sociale - Volta Temple - Bellagio - Villa Serbelloni - Villa Melzi - Churches in town - Menaggio - Varenna - Castello Di Vezio - Villa Monastero - Tremezzo - Villa Carlotta - Comacina Island - Lake Maggiore - Madesimo Ski Resort - Recommendations for a Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Albergo Milano Hotel - Hotel Bellavista - NH Pontevecchio - Hotel Plinius - Best Western Hotel Continental - Places to Eat - Barchetta - Antica Darsena - La Vista - Albergo Valtellina - Crott del Meo - Places to Shop - Azalea - Adhoc - Max Mara - Decio - Street Markets - Como

World of Wanderlust

Author: Brooke Bellamy
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 176014343X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
What are the world’s greatest destinations? Where are the best places to travel solo? From airport fashion to road trip rules, professional traveller Brooke Saward shows us where to go, what to do and how to get that holiday feeling without even leaving home. Full of beautiful photographs that will ignite the imagination and featuring enduring favourites like Paris, New York, and London, this is the book that will inspire you to make every day an adventure.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & the Lakes

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465441751
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes will lead you straight to the best attractions this region in Italy has to offer. The guide includes unique illustrated cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, along with 3-D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this fully updated guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to which attractions appeal most to children. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes shows you what other guidebooks only tell you.

Pompeii

Author: Alex Butterworth
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466860642
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398

Book Description
***Please note that this ebook does not contain the photo insert that appears in the print book.*** The ash of Mt. Vesuvius preserves a living record of the complex and exhilarating society it instantly obliterated two thousand years ago. In this highly readable, lavishly illustrated book, Alex Butterworth and Ray Laurence marshal cutting-edge archaeological reconstructions and a vibrant historical tradition dating to Pliny and Tacitus; they present a richly textured portrait of a society not altogether unlike ours, composed of individuals ordinary and extraordinary who pursued commerce, politics, family and pleasure in the shadow of a killer volcano. Deeply resonant in a world still at the mercy of natural disaster, Pompeii recreates life as experienced in the city, and those frantic, awful hours in AD 79 that wiped the bustling city from the face of the earth.

Tasting Rome

Author: Katie Parla
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0804187193
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
A love letter from two Americans to their adopted city, Tasting Rome is a showcase of modern dishes influenced by tradition, as well as the rich culture of their surroundings. Even 150 years after unification, Italy is still a divided nation where individual regions are defined by their local cuisine. Each is a mirror of its city’s culture, history, and geography. But cucina romana is the country’s greatest standout. Tasting Rome provides a complete picture of a place that many love, but few know completely. In sharing Rome’s celebrated dishes, street food innovations, and forgotten recipes, journalist Katie Parla and photographer Kristina Gill capture its unique character and reveal its truly evolved food culture—a culmination of 2000 years of history. Their recipes acknowledge the foundations of Roman cuisine and demonstrate how it has transitioned to the variations found today. You’ll delight in the expected classics (cacio e pepe, pollo alla romana, fiore di zucca); the fascinating but largely undocumented Sephardic Jewish cuisine (hraimi con couscous, brodo di pesce, pizzarelle); the authentic and tasty offal (guanciale, simmenthal di coda, insalata di nervitti); and so much more. Studded with narrative features that capture the city’s history and gorgeous photography that highlights both the food and its hidden city, you’ll feel immediately inspired to start tasting Rome in your own kitchen. eBook Bonus Material: Be sure to check out the directory of all of Rome's restaurants mentioned in the book!

Rick Steves Best of Scotland

Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1641715804
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
Hit Scotland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Two-day itineraries covering Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews, the Highlands, and the Isle of Skye Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museums Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 80 full-color maps and vibrant photos Experience the magic of Scotland for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Scotland is the classic, in-depth guide to spending more than two weeks exploring the country.

Blue Guide Lombardy, Milan & the Italian Lakes

Author: Alta Macadam
Publisher: Blue Guides
ISBN: 9781905131839
Category : Lakes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
First edition in-depth coverage of this exceptional area of Italy.

Gardens of the Italian Lakes

Author: Steven Desmond
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 9780711236301
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The gardens of the Italian Lakes are a favourite destination for garden lovers and groups. The gardens around Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, in the far north of Italy, are admired throughout the world for their beauty and variety in a magnificent natural location. This book sets out to become the standard work on these gardens as there is nothing of this kind on the market at the moment. It will appeal both to the specialist and enthusiast preparing for a visit. The common factor for all these gardens is their setting in this landscape of exceptional scenery. Lake Como is a deep lake hemmed in like a fjord by towering mountains. Lake Maggiore has more the character of an inland sea, with ferries crossing to the famous island gardens for an afternoon in another world. Both lakes are lined with the towers, villas and grand hotels that speak of a complex history including key events in Italy's struggle to achieve nationhood, inspiration for a string of illustrious writers and composers, and a long line of distinguished visitors. The gardens include: Villa Melzi, Bellagio: an early 19th-century romantic park on the lake shore Villa Carlotta, Cadenabbia: a terraced 17th-century property with woodland Villa del Balbianello, Lenno: a famously picturesque loggia Villa D'Este, Cernobbio: a 16th-century cascade garden with royal connections Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, Bisuschio: an intact 16th-century villa garden Villa Della Porta Bozzolo, Casalzuigno: a rural baroque garden Isola Bella, Stresa: a well-known island garden Isola Madre, Stresa: an island retreat of flowers and birds Villa San Remigio, Pallanza: an Edwardian garden made by two lovers Villa Taranto, Pallanza: one of the world's great woodland gardens

The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1789195705
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 484

Book Description
World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover the Italian Lakes with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to explore Lake Como's picturesque waterfront villages, go shopping in fashion capital Milan, feast on Italian cuisine in Bergamo's fine restaurants or discover the violin-making traditions of Cremona, The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Bergamo, Lake Iseo, Brescia, Cremona, Lake Garda, Verona, Mantua. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to the Italian Lakes. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around the cobbled streets of Bellagio, the pretty knot of lanes in Sirmione's old town, and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including beautiful, pink-tinted Verona and the spectacular gardens of Isole Borromee. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Milan's, Lake Orta's, Isola Madre's and Varenna's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Italian Lakes, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Insight Guides Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1786716836
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 602

Book Description
Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Insight Guide Italian Lakes offers you a uniquely comprehensive approach to getting the most out of your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the world. Engaging chapters consider the region's fine art and extraordinary buildings as well as its superb gastronomy and status as a celebrity playground. Inside Insight Guide Italian Lakes: � Tips for exploring the breathtaking landscape, visiting the local wine trails as well as family days out ensure that you don't miss a thing. All the lakes, including Garda, Iseo, Como, Maggiore and Orta, are covered in addition to the sophisticated towns of Verona, Brescia, Bergamo and Milan. � Full-colour photographs throughout give you a true flavour of life in the region today. � Detailed maps plot all the major sights you'll want to see.� Travel Tips sections offer selective advice on where to eat and the activities available. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine