Bruges Insight Pocket Guide - Softcover

Homes, A. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812581499 ISBN 13: 9789812581495

Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Bruges. Written by a local, it brings you the very best of Bruges and its surrounding areas in a series of 13 carefully planned walking tours and excursions, covering the city's must-see attractions, including the historic centre, modern attractions and canals, as well as day trips to nearby destinations of Damme, Ghent, Ostend and Ypres. This guide gives you the option to pick the tour to suit the time you have to spare; either half-day, full-day or overnight excursion, so whether you are staying for a few days or a few weeks, you can get the most from your trip. This book not only steers you around Bruges but also gives you fascinating insights into local life, whilst the Leisure Activities section covers shopping, nightlife and a Calendar of Events section highlights the main cultural events throughout the year. An invaluable practical information section is also included, covering accommodation for all budgets, transport and much more, so you have all the information you need at your fingertips, including essential contact details. An accompanying detailed, pullout map gives an overview of the tours and can be used with the guide or independently. With full-colour photography throughout, this guide is supported with detailed maps, providing instant orientation. Small in size but big on detail; this guide is both durable and ultra portable, so it can go wherever you go and serves well as a superb souvenir after your visit.

About this title

Synopsis

This 96-page book offers an expert's guide to Bruges, with 9 itineraries taking in sights ranging from the historic market square to the Diamond Museum. Four suggested excursions beyond the city include Ghent and the memorial battlefields of Ypres. It also includes a chapter detailing Bruges' history and culture, as well as leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus dozens of full-colour photographs and 9 maps including a detailed pullout regional map.

Edition details

• Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812581499
• ISBN 13: 9789812581495
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 104