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Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

"The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to stay. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities; the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands; the lost-in-time medieval villages; and, the unique festivals, and the long, dune-backed beaches. The guide's handy events calendar will help you plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events - everything from jazz, folk and horror movie festivals to ballet, medieval feasts and crafts fairs. Plus, there's expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of the Baltic States, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Rough Guide The Baltic States

The Rough Guide to The Baltic States

The Rough Guide to The Baltic States - 2nd Edition

The Rough Guide to The Baltic States is an indespendabel guide to this intriguing part of Europe. The full colour section introduces the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, as well as full coverage of the countries’ distinctive landscapes of lakes, forests and national parks. Two new colour sections give the lowdown on the countries’ cuisine and landscapes. The guide also contains practical advice on the best places for hiking, canoeing and birdwatching. Detailed maps for every region, and up-to-date reviews of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife, are also included.

Bradt Vilnius

Bradt Travel Guide Vilnius with Kaunas

Bradt Travel Guide Vilnius with Kaunas

Vilnius completes a trilogy of Bradt pocket-size guides to the Baltic capitals, providing all the essential listings and background on these new European members. Highlights of each city quarter are presented in a comprehensive city tour that takes in the cathedral, archaeological exhibitions, the old university with its astronomical observatory, and the Gates of Dawn (Lithuania's most famous place of pilgrimage). No stay in Vilnius would be complete without a visit to the nearby Trakai National Park, with its picturesque medieval island castle and old town, home to the Karaites sect.

Bradt Lithuania

Bradt Travel Guide Lithuania

Bradt Travel Guide Lithuania

Now into its fifth edition, Lithuania is an invaluable guide for planning a memorable vacation in this most hospitable of European countries. Some of the many attractions featured are the atmospheric Hill of Crosses at Siauliai, the charming seaside town of Palanga and the provincial town of Kaunas with its museums and botanical gardens. For those seeking a tranquil retreat by the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Spit National Park is well covered, with its town of Nida perched amongst a wilderness of dunes. An overview of the country’s chequered history is provided in addition to all the information necessary to create the perfect itinerary.

Bradt Central and Eastern European Wildlife

Bradt Travel Guide Central and Eastern European Wildlife

Bradt Travel Guide Central and Eastern European Wildlife

Covers: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

The wildlife of central and eastern Europe is one of the unexpected attractions of a region best known for its cultural assets – the Baltic states have vast wet forests and peatbogs; Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria have Europe's largest remnants of virgin forest; Hungary has the grasslands of the Great Plain; while Romania has the incredible Danube Delta and Croatia boasts the most fantastic archipelago in all the Mediterranean. This new visitor's guide provides a colorful introduction to the mammals, birds, reptiles, butterflies and other wildlife for which the area is renowned, together with an insight into their habits and habitats and an indication of where they are likely to be seen. Accessible and beautifully illustrated, the guide will appeal both to the holidaymaker and to the serious naturalist seeking a compact volume to carry around. And after the trip, it will make a great souvenir.

Bradt Baltic Cities

Bradt Travel Guide Baltic Cities

Bradt Travel Guide Baltic Cities

This new title from Bradt is an upgrade to the previous Baltic Capitals, recognising the changing nature of tourism and business travel to the region.The capital cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius are still covered in depth with exclusive information on the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad; but the guide now also stretches away from the capital hubs to encompass other attractive cities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania that are well-worth a visit in their own right. A full Baltic itinerary, whether independent or tour-lead, can be plotted or followed with the aid of this guide, be it traveling along the peaceful Baltic coastline from Klaipeda to Liepaja, or striking inland to Daugavpils and Tallinn’s second city, Tartu. Thorough background information on the complex history of the Baltics is one of the many useful features for travellers new to the region.

Rough Guide Europe on a Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

Covers: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Turkey>

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO EUROPE ON A BUDGET is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. You can discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. You can read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, "The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is more comprehensive than ever before. You can find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. With up-to-date descriptions of the best hostels and budget hotels in Europe, bars in Europe, cafes, cheap restaurants, and European shopping and festivals this guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for European trips.

Lonely Planet Eastern Europe

Lonely Planet Eastern Europe

Lonely Planet Eastern Europe

Covers:
Albania: Tirana, Northern Albania, Shkodra, Central ALbania, Kruja, Durres, Apollonia, Berat, Southern Coast, Vlora, Llogaraja Pass National Park, Dhermi & Drymades, Himara, Saranda
Belarus: Minsk, Dudutki, Nyasvizh, Mir, Khatyn, Southern Belarus, Brest, Northern Belarus, Vitsebsk
Bosnia & Hercegovina: Sarajevo, Jahorina, Bjelasnica, Hercegovina, Mostar, Neum, Stolac, Eastern Bosnia & Hercegovina, Trebinje, Trebinje to Visegrad, Visegrad, Central & Western Bosnia, Visoko, Travnik, Jajce, Banja Luka, Bihac
Bulgaria: Sofia, Vitosha, Boyana, Rila & Pirin Mountains, Rila Monastery, Melnik, Borovets, Bansko, Thracian plain & The Rodopis, Plovdiv, Pamporovo, Smolyan, Shiroka Laka, Kardzhali, Central Balkans, Koprivshtitsa, Kazanlak, Veliko Tarnovo, Shumen, Madara, Ruse, Rusenski Lom Nature Park, Black Sea Coast, Varna, North Coast, Central Coast, Burgas, South Coast, Northwest Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradchik
Croatia: Zagreb, Istria, Porec, Rovinj, Pula, Kvarner Region, Rijeka, Opatija, Krk Island, Dalmatia, Zadar, Split, Solin (Salona), Trogir, Hvar Island, Korcula Island, Mljet Island, Dubrovnik
Czech Republic: Prague, Karlstejn, Konopiste, Kutna Hora, Bohemia, Terezin, Litomerice, Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Karlovy Vary, Loket, Plzen, Ceske Budejovice, Hluboka Nad Vltavou, Cesky Krumlov, Sumava, Adrspach-Teplice Rocks, Moravia, Brno, Olomouc, Telc, Moravian Wine Country
Estonia: Tallinn, Northeastern Estonia, Lahemaa National Park, Narva, Southeastern EStonia, Tartu, Otepaa, Setumaa, Western Estonia, Parnu, Viljandi, Soomaa National Park, Saaremaa
Hungary: Budapest, The Danube Bend, Szentendre, Vac, Visegrad, Esztergom, Northwestern Hungary, Gyor, Sopron, Lake Balaton, Siofok, Balatonfured, Tihany, Keszthely, South Central Hungary, Pecs, Southeastern HUngary, Kecskemet, Kiskunsagi Nemzeti Park, Szeged, Northeastern Hungary, Eger, Szilvasvarad, Tokaj, Debrecen
Kosovo: Pristina, Peja (Pec), Prizren
Latvia: Riga, Jurmala, Western Latvia, Cape Kolka (Kolkasrags), Kuldiga, Ventspils, Liepaja, Eastern Latvia, Sigulda, Cesis
Lithuania: Vilnius, Paneriai, Trakai, Kernave, Eastern & Southern Lithuania, Aukstaitija National Park, Druskininkai, Central Lithuania, Kaunas, Siauliai, Western Lithuania, Palanga, Klaipeda, Curonian Spit
Macedonia: Skopje, Western Macedonia, Mavrovo National Park, Ohrid, Central Macedonia, Bitola, Pelister National Park, Tikves Wine Region
Moldova: Chisinau, Cricova, Milestii Mici, Cojusna, Orheiul Vechi, Soroca, Transdniestr, Tiraspol, Bendery, Gagauzia, Comrat
Montenegro: Bay of kotor, Herceg Novi, Perast, Kotor, Tivat, Adriatic Coast, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar, Ulcinj, Central Montenegro, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje, Lake Skadar National Park, Podgorica, Ostrog Monastery, Northern MOuntains, Durmitor National Park, Biogradska Gora National Park
Poland: Warsaw, Mazovia & Podlasie, Lodz, Bialowieza National Park, Malopolska, Krakow, Oswiecim, Czestochowa, Lublin, Zamosc, Carpathian Mountains, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Dunajec Gorge, Sanok, Przemysl, Silesia, Wroclaw, Sudeten Mountains, Wielkopolska, Poznan, Pomerania, Gdansk, Torun, Leba, Szczecin, Warmia & Masuria, Elblag-Ostroda Canal, Frombork, Olsztyn, Great Masurian Lakes
Romania: Bucharest, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges, Transylvania, Sinaia, Brasov, Sighisoara, Saxon Land, Sibiu, Fagaras Mountains, Targu Mures (Marosvasarhely), Cluj-Napoca, Crisana & Banat, Oradea, Timisoara, Maramures, Sighetu Marmatiei, Sapanta, Valea Izei, Borsa, Prislop Pass, Moldavia, Iasi, Southern Bucovina, Suceava, Bucovina Monasteries, Northern Dobrogea, Constanta, Mamaia, Neptun-Olimp, Mangalia, Danube Delta
Russia: Moscow, Novgorod, St Petersburg, Kaliningrad Region, Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk, Kurshskaya Kosa National Park
Serbia & : Belgrade, Zemun, Smederevo, Vojvodina, Novi, Subotica, Palic, Southern Serbia, Topola, Despotovac, Nis, Novi Pazar, Kopaonik, Zlatibor
Slovakia: Bratislava, West Slovakia, Trencin, Central Slovakia, Zilina, Mala Fatra National Park, Banska Stiavnica, East Slovakia, High Tatras, Bela Tatras, Poprad, Kezmarok, Pieniny National Park, Levoca, Spisske Podhradie, Slovensky Raj, Kosice, Bardejov
Slovenia: Ljubljana, Julian Alps, Kranj, Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Soca Valley, Karst & Coast, Postojna, Skocjan Caves, Lipica, Koper, Izola, Piran, Portoroz, Eastern Slovenia, Maribor, Ptuj
Ukraine: Kyiv, Western Ukraine, Lviv, Uzhhorod, Chernivtsi, Carpathian Mountains, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Odesa, Crimea, Simferopol, Yalta, Bakhchysaray, Sevastopol

Lonely Planet Estonia Latvia & Lithuania

Lonely Planet Estonia Latvia & Lithuania

Lonely Planet Estonia Latvia & Lithuania

Covers:
Estonia: Tallinn, Northeastern Estonia, Lahemaa National Park, Rakvere, Ontika, Valaste & Toila, Sillamae, Narva, Narva-Joesuu, Kuremae, Lake Peipsi (North), Southeastern Estonia, Tartu, Otepaa, Voru, Haanja Nature Park, Rouge, Luhasoo Trail & Karula National Park, Valga, Vastseliina Castle, Setumaa, Lake Peipsi (South), Southwestern Estonia, Parnu, Kihnu, Ruhnu, Viljandi, Soomaa National Park, Western Estonia & The Islands, Haapsalu, Vormsi, Matsalu National Park, Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, Vilsandi & Vilsandi National Park, Muhu
Latvia: Riga, Western Latvia (Kurzeme), Tukums, Talsi, Cape Kolka (Kolkasrags), Abava River Valley, Kuldiga, Ventspils, Pavilosta, Liepaja, Southern Latvia (Zemgale), Bauska, Rundale Palace, Jelgava, Dobele, Northeastern Latvia (Vidzeme), Vidzeme Coast, Gauja National Park, Aluksne & Gulbene, Vidzeme Uplands, Southeastern Latvia (Latgale), Daugava River Valley, Daugavpils, Latgale Lakelands
Lithuania: Vilnius, Eastern & Southern Lithuania, Aukstaitija National Park, Visaginas & Ignalina Nuclear Power Station, Labanoras Regional Park, Druskininkai, Dzukija National Park, Central Lithuania, Kaunas, Birstonas, Siauliai, Radviliskis, Panevezys, Anyksciai, Western Lithuania, Klaipeda, Curonian Spit National Park, Nemunas Delta, Palanga, Zemaitija National Park, Kaliningrad Excursion