Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Baister, Stephen; Patrick, Chris

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1841621218 ISBN 13: 9781841621210

Casa editrice: Bradt Pubns, 2005

Riassunto

Latvia has a fascinating heritage, best discovered by touring the countryside: long, sandy beaches at Jurmula, Gauja National Park, and quaint provincial villages all merit a visit and are easily discovered with the Bradt guide. A thorough overview of the country's history of invasion and revolution is provided as background to present-day Latvia and the many interesting landmarks such as the Freedom Monument and Powder Tower. Latvia's picturesque and cosmopolitan capital, Riga, entices visitors with attractions ranging from museums and historic churches to lively bars and jazz clubs of which all are thoroughly covered here.

This guide features:
>Riga's architecture, art galleries, museums, and parks
>Folklore, customs, language, and cuisine
>Exploring rural Latvia--travel networks and tourist facilities
>The historic towns of Sigulda, Cesis, and Bauska

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Stephen Baister and Chris Patrick are authors of Riga: The Bradt City Guide and coauthors of Baltic Capitals. Stephen has a background in legal representation of clients with interests in eastern Europe. Chris works in international research and consultancy; she has assisted a number of organizations from eastern Europe.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Latvia is increasingly popular, whether for the history enthusiast, the culture vulture or the nature lover. Its cosmopolitan capital, Riga, entices the visitor with its art nouveau architecture and historic old town, while further afield, Gauja National Park and the wide sandy beaches of Jurmala beckon.
This revised and extended fourth edition of Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide includes thorough coverage of the country's turbulent history and strong cultural heritage. With valuable practical information, it is the essential companion for those on short breaks or longer, more leisurely trips.

Inside you will find:

* Riga in detail: art galleries, museums and parks
* The historic towns of Sigulda, Cesis and Bauska
* Gauja National Park and Latvia's nature reserves
* Exploring the countryside - travel networks and tourist facilities
* Folklore, customs, language and cuisine

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Bradt Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841621218
• ISBN 13: 9781841621210
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 246