Vilnius - Berlitz

Published: 27 May 2005
144 pages
size: 144 x 102

Berlitz Publishing
Szállítási határidő: 3 hét

Description:
Berlitz Pocket Guide: Vilnius covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include the Old Town's architectural treasures such as Vilnius University, St Anne's Church and the Cathedral, the historic Gediminas Tower, Artillery Bastion and the Gates of Dawn, the bohemian Uzupis district and the city's interesting museums and art galleries. You can read about places to visit in outlying areas such as the Television Tower, Vingis Park and the Antakalnis district, as well as excursions to Trakai Castle and lakes, Europe's Park, Grutas Park, the Open Air Museum of Lithuania, Kaunas and the national parks, including Aukstaitija and Zemaitija. The book contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment, as well as the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants, and useful expressions in Lithuanian. There are also special features on topics ranging from Lithuanian beer to traditional festivities. Maps show Kaunas, Vilnius, Central Vilnius and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

Contents:
Maps: Kaunas; Vilnius; Central Vilnius; excursions; Introduction; A Brief History; Where to Go: Around the Cathedral and Castle; Around the Gates of Dawn; Town Hall to University; Pylimo Street; City Centre; East of the Old Town; Outlying Areas; Excursions; What to Do: Entertainment; Nightlife; Shopping; Sports; Children; Eating Out; Handy Travel Tips; Hotels and Restaurants; Index.