Completely updated, this edition contains superb coverage of painting, architecture and sculpture as well as updates on museums including the reorganized Uffizi. Detailed coverage of where to stay and
Designed for the traveler who wants to understand more fully what he or she sees. Blue Guides have been published continuously since 1918 and are the most comprehensive travel guides concentrating on
Revised and extensively updated, Blue Guide Sicily offers an in-depth history of this historically rich destination. Ellen Grady gives a comprehensive overview of the island—from detailed analyses of
A focus on history, art and architecture combined with excellent museums coverage have made this the best guide to London since its original release in 1918. Now fully rewritten and updated by the Blu
Revised and extensively updated, Blue Guide Sicily offers an in-depth history of this historically rich destination. Ellen Grady offers a comprehensive overview of Sicily—from what to see and where to
This seminal new work covers the best of India in one detailed, fully illustrated volume. History, culture, religion, architecture, and archaeology are all covered, with practical touring tips, to pro
From Brunelleschi's Duomo to the magnificent Boboli gardens, Florence reveals a fascinating history—of intrigue, patronage, and art. In expert fashion Blue Guide Florence covers the range of what this
With its capital city of Florence and a host of gorgeous medieval cities set in rolling hills, Tuscany is considered by many to be the cultural heart of Italy.
Venice has been one of the world's leading destinations for the cultural traveler since the eighteenth-century Grand Tour: a romantic setting, rich in art history, created by a republic that was s
This guide offers excellent coverage of an endlessly intriguing destination, from earliest antiquity to the present. Detailed walks, unrivaled art history, and the most up-to-date practical infor
A guide to New York City that works for residents and visitors alike. This new edition of the essential Blue Guide takes you on a meticulous tour of the well-known, lesser-known and almost unknown sig
The Eternal City has been a magnet for pilgrims for much of the last two thousand years. This travel monograph acts as a modern-day handbook to Rome and the main holy sites, examining the impulse that
Home to the prestigious Venice Film Festival, the Venice Lido was once one of the most glamorous beach resorts in Europe: elegance, comfort, and style remain on this separate island, a ten-minute vapo
Increasingly, southern Italy is becoming a major European destination, not surprising given what it has to offer: the ruins of Pompeii, the island of Capri, the wild scenery of the Abruzzo, the b
Boasting serious art and architecture in Rimini and Urbino, and cuisine inspired by the varied and excellent local produce, the Marche offers a fine balance of history and culture. With excellent up-t
This twelfth edition by art historian Paul Blanchard covers some of the most-renowned towns and cities in the world, focusing on the artists, architects, and patrons who contributed to their country'
Paris has always been a magnet for travelers. This new edition of a key Blue Guide helps you know what you need to see as well as where to stay and what to eat. Perfect for on-street use and armchair
A fully updated guide to the City of Light, with not-to-be-missed information and guidance on Paris's incredible variety of art and architecture, history and culture, all of which are brilliantly
