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The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and
updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised
page layouts. This "Berlitz Pocket Guide to Lisbon" provides all the
information you need to enjoy the understated beauty and laid-back
lifestyle of this cosmopolitan city. Clear colour-coded sections
enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour
fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are.The most
popular attractions are highlighted and include the Museu Nacional
de Arte Antiga, home to the city's finest art collection, Castelo de
Sao Jorge, The Bairro Alto, and the city views from Elevador de
Santa Justa. You will gain a deeper understanding of Lisbon's varied
heritage through explorations of historical landmarks, it's
Manueline architecture and local craft such as the highly decorative
Azulejos, that have decorated Portugal through the ages. The guide
also features extensive information on entertainment, such as a
night out in a fado house, and eating out, along with useful
Portuguese vocabulary for ordering food and drinks. Accommodation
for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel
tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout,
making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your
visit.
ISBN 9812682805 144 pages 2008 £4.99 |
