DK Eyewitness - DK Eyewitness Europe (Travel Guide)

First edition 2001

Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited,
80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL

Published in the United States by DK Publishing,
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ISBN: 9780241408612
eISBN: 9780744025071

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INSPIRE / PLAN / DISCOVER / EXPERIENCE

Discover

Welcome to Europe

Reasons to Love Europe

Explore Europe

Europe Itineraries

EUROPES BIG HITTERS

EUROPE For FOODIES

EUROPE For FAMILIES

EUROPE For ARCHITECTURE

EUROPE For ART LOVERS

EUROPE For NATURAL BEAUTY

EUROPE RAISE A GLASS

EUROPE For BOOKWORMS

EUROPE For HISTORY BUFFS

EUROPE For FESTIVALS

EUROPE IN BLOOM

EUROPE ON SCREEN

EUROPE AFTER DARK

EUROPE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

A Year in Europe

A Brief History

Experience

Great Britain

Ireland

France

Belgium and Luxembourg

The Netherlands

Spain

Portugal

Italy

Greece

Germany

Austria

Switzerland

Sweden

Norway

Denmark

Finland

Czech Republic

Hungary

Croatia

Poland

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PRICE GUIDE

KEY TO MAPS

Acknowledgments

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t Aerial view of St. Marks Square, Venice

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t Looking over the Duomo and rooftops of Florence

Culture-filled days in world-class museums and lively nights out in buzzing bars. Energetic adventures in epic countryside and lazy breaks next to turquoise seas. Fabulous feasts of local produce, paired with the finest regional tipples. Whatever your dream trip includes, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.

With dozens of countries offering a seemingly limitless array of attractions, its little wonder that a grand tour of Europe features high on many travelers wish lists. The continents capitals are havens of culture, from the world-famous art galleries of Paris and Amsterdam to the romantic ruins of Rome and Athens. Even beyond the big cities lie a wealth of treasures, including fairy-tale castles in Germany, Viking longboats in Denmark, and mysterious megalithic monuments in Ireland and Great Britain.

And thats not to mention the food and drink. Each country and region has its own specialties, meaning that wherever you go, theres always something new to try. Savor exquisite cakes in Vienna, sample pizza in its birthplace of Naples, sip the local beer in Brussels, and toast your arrival in Warsaw with a shot of vodka.

Providing the backdrop to all these urban delights is a diverse landscape of spectacular scenery, ever-changing with the seasons in a kaleidoscope of colors. Whether youre basking on the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal and Spain, scaling the Alps in Switzerland, or cruising through Norways dramatic fjords, Europes natural wonders are truly mesmerizing.

From the Arctic reaches of Scandinavia to the balmy Mediterranean, weve broken the continent down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge and colorful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether youre touring for a week, a month, or longer, this DK Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best the continent has to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Europe.

Elegant canalside houses in Amsterdam.

A display of tempting pastries for sale in Paris.

A square in Dubrovniks charming Old Town.

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Ever-changing landscapes and mouth-watering food and drink. Vibrant cities home to awe-inspiring architecture and non-stop nightlife. There are many reasons to love Europe; here are our favorites.

t Europes capital cities are the crown jewels of the continents urban treasure chest. Each has a personality thats entirely unique uncover them all, from Amsterdam to Zagreb.

Discover Reasons to Love

t Whatever the topic, somewhere in Europe theres a museum dedicated to it. For vast, all-encompassing collections try Londons in Paris.

Discover Reasons to Love

t Ranging from the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Alps to the golden beaches and balmy turquoise sea of the Mediterranean, Europes landscape is truly breathtaking.