Granta City Guides: Budapest - Softcover

Jacobs, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862078254 ISBN 13: 9781862078253

Publisher: Granta Books, 2006

Synopsis

Once the elegant second city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest, the 'Queen of the Danube', is now being rediscovered as one of the liveliest and most attractive destinations in Europe. Equipped with Michael Jacob's guide, you will be able to get the most out of this fascinating city, whether you're on a weekend break or a longer visit. It will help you discover: the distinct characters of the city's 'two halves' - Buda, set on gently rolling hills, and across the river energetic, modern Pest; the best of its almost 100 thermal springs and 12 medicinal baths; Margaret Island, a leafy park in the centre of the Danube where you can cycle or play tennis; the city of artists, architects and writers; and, its cafes and restaurants, many of them redolent of the city's days of imperial splendour. The book takes the visitor on six walks arranged by district, featuring all the major sites and a personal selection of less well known, often neglected ones.

About this title

Review:

‘A truly intelligent travel book which makes fantastic bedtime reading, even if you’ve no intention of travelling to Budapest’ -- Sunday Telegraph

About the Author:

Michael Jacobs is a travel writer and art critic. His most recent book, Factory of Light - Tales from my Andalucian Village, was shortlisted for the 2004 Thomas Cook Prize. He lives in Spain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Granta Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1862078254
• ISBN 13: 9781862078253
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256