Publisher's Synopsis
For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The Budapest Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Welcome to Budapest! The Marco Polo Handbook to Budapest accompanies you to elegant coffee houses and through cultural splendours, leads you to famous spa baths and along the trail of art nouveau, and shows you some magnificent views of this city on the Danube. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. Infographics include: why gulyas isn't quite the same thing as goulash, and the technical marvel of the Chain Bridge. Unique 3D images provide vivid insights into the Matthias Church and the Parliament Building. Tours: Specially created tours explore Budapest on foot, by bicycle, car or public transport. For example an exciting city walk across the Chain Bridge to the Castle Quarter, up the Gellert Hill and to Heroes Square. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What's the best way to explore Budapest? Where are the best places for shopping? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.
