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Knopf Guide Mexico
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Venice
"Stunning, fresh, and very visual." -- "Bride's Magazine From the stately charm of "palazzos standing guard on the Grand Canale to intimate details of private homes lining the twisting sidewalks and waterways, Venice is a dream of timeless beauty. From its hand-blown beads and Puccini-singing gondoliers to the wild beat and dazzling costumes of Carnival, discover Venice, happily married to traditions that have put painters, travelers and poets under its spell for centuries. Find the Venice everyone dreams of, but few actually witness. Enjoy the city's fabulous architectural wonders -- ranging in age from 100 to 1,000 years old -- that are by turns intimate and majestic, and explore the twelve neigborhoods from central San Marco to the less-visited but charming Santa Croce. Learn not only where to hire a gondola and how much to pay, but also how these magical boats are built and navigated. Take a guided tour of the Accademia, with its grand collection of Titians, and find the small craft shops where the glass Venice is famous for is blown. Find the best beach on the Lido, choose a "pensione that is just right, and sample "fegato alla veneziana at a neighborhood "trattoria.
Knopf Guide: London
"Encyclopedic in their historic, artistic and touristic detail." -- "Conde Nast Traveler" Legend has it that as long as the ravens remain safe in the Tower of London, the stately city and the kingdom of England will not fall. Indeed, the country has survived much: the Norman Conquest, the Great Fire of 1666 and two World Wars. Still under the watchful eye of the Beefeaters, the ravens are safe and the stalwart city remains one of the most popular places in the world. Find the traces of London's past in the chilling dungeons of the Tower -- which held many famous prisoners including Sir Walter Raleigh and two of Henry VIII's wives -- or at the Poet's Corner in Westminster Alley, a shrine to E...
Istanbul and Northwest Turkey
Situated at the very point where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul is a fantastic amalgam of superimposed cultures from the prehistoric to Islam, from the Hellenistic to the Byzantine. Its stones echo the past--the wars, the poetry, the ritual splendors, the great religions that inspired both the creation of its monuments and in some cases their destruction. Probably no other major city in the world is so immersed in history and at the same time so difficult for the outsider to grasp. Here at last is a book that enables the visitor to enjoy this fabled city to the fullest.
Knopf Guide
This glorious guide to England and Wales explores two of the most beautiful and culturally exciting areas ofthe world. England's rich history of Romans, Vikings, Normans, Plantagenets, Tudors and Stuarts among others left a breathtaking and vast legacy of churches, castles, forts and towns. Stunning architectural drawings reveal the many styles from Norman, Gothic, English Baroque to Georgian and Victorian. Wales' many castles and abbeys interspersed throughout the heavily mountainous country are also stunning sights to be seen. Detailed itineraries take the reader around the great castles, gardens and natural sights of Wales from the capital of Cardiff with its famous National Museum and Ga...
Knopf Guide Thailand
"They burst with architectural illustrations, silvery photos, busy drawings, literary quotes, gallery tours, street maps and more." --People Remote mountain villages, crowded bazaars and golden spires are all part of the spectacle of Thailand. Dramatic ruins, monuments and temples are set in landscapes that range from broad plains and rice fields to orchid-filled jungles and steep, wooded mountains. One of the most exciting destinations in the world, Thailand will fascinate and entertain you with its exotic beauty and culture. Travel to the awe-inspiring Grand Palace in Bangkok and the sandy islands of Phi Phi and Phuket. Witness the ancient elephant ceremonies of Surin, and learn all about the famous Floating Market in Bangkok. Explore the ancient city of Chiang Mai with its colorful festivals, night bazaar and sacredwats. You can even study domestic and religious Thai architecture in page after page of rich illustrations and cross-sections. Learn about the Rama dynasty, the many costumes of the king, temple offerings and protocol, and even savory Thai recipes through detailed and historical and culture sections.
New York
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