Baltic Capitals: Tallin, Riga, Vilnius, Kaliningrad (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Taylor, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841621390 ISBN 13: 9781841621395

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2006

Synopsis

Provides city information including sightseeing and walking tours and half-day excursions from each city. This title also contains background material including history and culture, and words and phrases in four languages. It serves as a useful source for both tourists and business travellers.

About this title

About the Author

Neil Taylor, author of Bradt's "Estonia "and "Tallinn" mini guides, is a tour operator and lecturer who visits the Baltics regularly. Chris Patrick and Stephen Baister, authors of Bradt's "Latvia" and "Riga" city guide, have supplied material on Riga, and Howard Jarvis, editor of the region's only weekly newspaper the "Baltic Times," has contributed information on Vilnius.

From the Back Cover

Discover the elegant old towns, flourishing cafe-bar scene, and rich architectural heritage of Europe's latest hotspots. Explore cities packed with intriguing museums, impressive churches, and beautiful parks, or enjoy a night at the opera and a quiet beer in a leafy square.

With the benefit of in-depth knowledge of each city, the authors take you on a comprehensive tour. Whether you're there for business, a weekend break, or a multi-center getaway, Bradt's Baltic Capitals is an ideal companion.

*Sightseeing--museums, churches, and more

*Walking tours--old and new

*Restaurants, from cheap and cheerful to seriously upmarket

*Nightlife--traditional taverns and trendy bars

*Excursions: seaside, parks, and palaces

*Accommodation--luxury spas to budget hotels

Edition details

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841621390
• ISBN 13: 9781841621395
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 218