This book explores renowned biblical sites, from the Harran of Abraham to the Ephesus of St Paul. It examines exquisitely refined tilework in the Imperial mosques of Istanbul. It covers skis in Alpine-style winter resorts and bathes in the Mediterranean in November. It goes on a gourmet tour, sampling ingenious dishes first prepared for the Ottoman sultans. It uncovers the rich and fascinating history of this most ancient of lands.It features: a dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and, clear, newly designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use. These are the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. It provides extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour. It offers Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat.
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"'Amazingly well researched' - The Times"
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16pp colour illustrations
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Höhe: 140 mm
Breite: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86011-401-4 (9781860114014)
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Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 40 books for Cadogan, including many in the flagship Italy series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.
1) Introduction; 2) History; 3) Topics; 4) Food and Drink; 5) Planning Your Trip; 6) Practical A-Z; 7) Istanbul; 8) Thrace, the Marmara and Bursa; 9) The North Aegean Coast; 10) The South Aegean Coast; 11) The Southern Coast; 12) The Black Sea; 13) Northwestern Anatolia; 14) Southwestern Anatolia; 15) Northeastern Anatolia; 16) Southeastern Anatolia; 17) Language and Terms; 18) Bibliography; 19) Chronology; 20) Index.
