Blue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides — The art, history and architecture of this region is rich, as is its wine and gastronomy which are described in detail in this guide. Full-colour throughout with detailed maps and diagrams. Includes Blue Guides Recommended dining and accommodation suggestions. The author, supported by the classicists and art historians on the Blue Guides editorial board, has updated this new edition with a wealth of detail. Illustrations to inform rather than to decorate: maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details and photographs — "Often plagiarised by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth" Daily Telegraph. "Guide books in the grand tradition of thoroughness and objectivity" Georgia Review.

Describes the major sights and attractions of Saint Petersburg and provides information on hotels, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and museums.

Describes points of interest off-the-beaten-path in the region and recommends hotels and restaurants

Completely revised and updated

Completely revised and updated

Describes the finest this area has to offer, including the wineries that make it famous. With detailed reviews that are as entertaining as they are informative and honest.

This brand-new first edition, excerpted from Frommer's larger Germany guide, offers a slimmer, more affordable option to travelers heading solely for this popular region. Inside, they'll find complete coverage of the beer gardens and cultural attractions of Munich, plus the best outdoor activities and the most charming small towns in the Alps.

A fascinating guide to the excavations in Pompeii, complete with transparent overlays of archaeological sites. Get up close and personal with detailed historical background and full-color pictures of ancient Pompeii. According to ancient tradition, Pompeii, which sits upon a spur of lava some 40 meters above sea level, was founded by the Osci in the 8th century BC. However, the theory that attributes the city's founding to the Etruscans during their expansion into Campania (7th century BC) has gained credibility. The city, in a dominant postion on the coast near the mouth of the Sarno River and an excellent landing site for ancient navigators, soon came to feel the influence of the nearby Greek colonies, and especially Cuma ...

Selections from poems and brief passages from travel writings accompany paintings and photographs that capture the atmosphere of the city's buildings, bridges, streets, and fountains

Offers advice on researching Italian lineage, discussing the sources available in the United States and Italy