Baedeker VIENNA, Wien

nidottu painos 2008

316 s + iso erillinen karttaliite

kieli englanti

kirja muovitaskussa

At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 100 detailed recommendations, written by experts. Vienna is a city packed with magnificent architecture and spectacular museums, from St Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) to Karlskirche, the baroque masterpiece on Karlsplatz, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format helping you navigate your way through the tremendous array of sights. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key highlights in perspective and include the Albertina Museum, the Schonbrunn Palace & Park and Stephansdom, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Vienna's fascinating cultural heritage and history, tracing key events from its first Indo-Germanic settlements to its role in the First and Second World Wars and beyond. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to some of Vienna's more intriguing cultural questions such as 'What is the difference between an 'original' and an 'authentic' Sacher-Torte?' and 'Why was Sisi so unhappy?'