Publisher's Synopsis
The ultimate Edinburgh guide book! Edinburgh is a great city for sightseeing. Not only can you cover the vast majority of sights on foot, but while you re getting from A to B, the city is a sight in itself that constantly unfolds before you; the magnificent green swathe of Princes Street Gardens topped by the omnipresent castle; the film-set-like medieval passageways leading up to and off the Royal Mile; the glorious Georgian terraces of the New Town and the spectacular verdant countryside of Holyrood Park. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this Edinburgh travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps, this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Edinburgh pocket guide includes two detailed PopOut city maps and a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If you're short of time and want to see all the best bits, these itineraries are sure to help you explore and savour the best that Edinburgh has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it - the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets, monuments and much more; buy it - pinpoints the key shopping areas and stores to target; watch it - places to be entertained: shows, theatres, music venues, ballet, comedy, cinema and nightlife; taste it - from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat and drink; know it - all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory - hotel listings, additional places to visit, annual events and useful websites; Packed with advice and information, this handy pocket size Edinburgh travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.
