Virginia Maxwell

Even the smoke issuing from Sicily’s famously active volcanoes cannot take the lustre off this Mediterranean jewel - its Arab-influenced culture and cuisine, ancient archaeological sites, flamboyant baroque cities and stunning natural landscapes make sure of that.

The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor’s monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet’s bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun’s tomb

Istanbul je kulturní mozaikou, opojnou směsicí nového i klasického, ultramoderního i starověkého – objevte úzasné město dvou světadílů. Ať už se chystáte prohlížet architektonické poklady, nakupovat koberce, projet se trajektem přes Bospor nebo kouřit vodní dýmku, je tento průvodce vaším nezbytným společníkem.

CO VÁM ISTANBUL DO KAPSY PŘIBLÍŽÍ? užijete si euforii mezi tančícími derviši bohatě zdobené kilimy, zářivé šperky a žertování trhovců na Velkém bazaru načerpáte uměleckou inspiraci v muzeu Istanbul Modern jako sultán si pochutnáte na nejrůznějšíc h meze nebo lahodných čerstvých rybách řecké liturgie, makedonské synagogy i albánské karbanátky při plavbě po Zlatém rohu propracovanou hlavu Medúzy a tajemné kapry v podzemí Basilické cisterny POZNEJTE MĚSTO DVAKRÁT DŮKLADNĚJI ZA POLOVINU ČASU -p odrobné barevné mapy jednotlivých čtvrtí vám umožní snadnou orientaci -naši autoři, kteří jsou specialisté na Turecko, doporučují nejlepší památky, restaurace, obchody, architektonické poklady a výlety trajektem -jedinečné itineráře a přehled největš ích zajímavostí vám pomohou zažít co nejvíce i v krátkém čase -místní specialisté odhalují istanbulská tajemství: autorka detektivek Barbara Nadel představí svou oblíbenou čtvrť, šperkař z Velkého bazaru vám doporučí nejlepší kavárny.

Offers comprehensive information of Istanbul. This title features ´Local Voice´ interviews that offer insight into the region and tips of lesser known things to see and do. It includes a colour section that covers Istanbul´s myriad of neighbourhoods, help

The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Come face to face with Italian masters at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or hunt for truffles in the Tuscan Hills; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence & Tuscany and begin your journey now!

Toto magické místo, kde se střetává Východ se Západem, nabízí návštěvníkům víc prvotřídních zajímavostí než minaretů (a to je co říct!).

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Crusader ruins; marvel at the breathtaking Dome of the Rock; or laze on the golden sands of Tel Aviv's world-famous beaches; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Israel and the Palestinian Territories and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories Travel Guide: *Full-colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests *Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, cuisine, government and politics, religion, literature, music, cinema, environment *Free, convenient pull-out Jerusalem city map (included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps *Covers Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Haifa, Galilee, Tsfat, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, the Negev, the Dead Sea, Petra and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories, our most comprehensive guide to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Middle East guide. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft, Virginia Maxwell and Jenny Walker. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Middle East is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be awed by the grandeur of Istanbul's Aya Sofia, contemplate history at Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, and explore the wonder of Giza's Pyramids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Middle East and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Middle East: *Colour maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests *Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, architecture, cuisine, arts, landscape, environment, traveller etiquette, safe travel, women travellers *Over 75 maps *Covers Egypt, Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Middle East, our most comprehensive guide to the Middle East, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. * Looking for a guide focused on Turkey, Egypt or Iran? Check out Lonely Planet's Turkey, Egypt or Iran guides for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer. * Also check out Lonely Planet Istanbul, a detailed guide to the city's most renowned attractions, or Pocket Istanbul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, Sofia Barbarani, Jessica Lee, Virginia Maxwell, Daniel Robinson, Anthony Sattin, Andy Symington, Jenny Walker About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful and chaotic bazaars, visit the majestic Aya Sofya basilica; or take a ferry to the Black Sea; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Istanbul: •Full-colour maps and images throughout •Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests •Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots •Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices •Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss •Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - music, tourism, politics, culture, history, architecture, literature, cinema, language, cuisine, culture/etiquette •Free, convenient pull-out Istanbul map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps •Covers Sultanahmet, Bazaar District, Western Districts, Beyoglu, Besiktas, Ortakoy, Kurucesme, Kad?koy and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Istanbul, our most comprehensive guide to Istanbul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. •Looking for just the highlights of Istanbul? Check out Pocket Istanbul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar; see stunning mosaic portraits in Aya Sofya; or take a ferry down Bosphorus strait; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Istanbul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul: •Full-colour maps and images throughout •Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests •Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots •Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices •Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss •Free, convenient pull-out Istanbul map (included in print version), plus colour neighbourhood maps •User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time •Covers Beyoglu, the Bazaar District, Topkapi Palace, Eminonu, Ortakoy, Sultanahmet and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. •Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Istanbul's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Istanbul guide. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet Pocket Bali is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a wave on one of Bali's legendary surf breaks, follow a colourful procession accompanied by traditional music and dance, head to the shops for some retail therapy; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Bali and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Florence & Tuscany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience art-lover heaven at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, tempt your taste buds on a food tour around Tuscany, and climb San Gimignano's medieval towers - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence & Tuscany and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Florence & Tuscany: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in Florence map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Florence, Siena, Central Coast, Elba, Apuan Alps, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, San Minato, Chianti, Arezzo, Garfagnana, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Florence & Tuscany is our most comprehensive guide to Florence and Tuscany, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers.

Locals of this region give the lowdown on the hip areas opening in Istanbul such as expanded coverage of the Besiktas and Ortakoy neighbourhoods. Our author has been a repeat visitor to Istanbul over many years and is a specialist in the large Islamic cit

AKÉ BUDE VAŠE STRETNUTIE S ISTANBULOM? Zakrúti sa vám hlava pri pohľade na tancujúcich dervišov, obzriete si husté kelímy, oslnivé šperky a zábavných trhovníkov na Veľkom bazári, načerpáte umelecké inšpirácie v múzeu Istanbul Modern, ako sultán si na večeru budete vychutnávať meze alebo fantastické čerstvé ryby, pri plavbe Zlatým rohom spoznáte grécke liturgie, macedónske synagógy i albánske mäsové guľky, v podzemnej nádrži Basilica budete odháňať hlavy medúz i hrôzostrašné kapry.

Lonely Planet's Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party in Kuta, discover Jimbaran seafood, and hike Rinjani; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara's best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 60 maps