Fodor's Exploring London - Couverture souple

Catling, Christopher

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0679004785 ISBN 13 : 9780679004783

Editeur : Fodors Travel Pubns, 2000

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London Is... Tradition

From double-decker buses to soldiers dressed in red tunics and bearskin helmets guarding Buckingham Palace, London is a city steeped in tradition and pageantry. No matter what time of year you visit, there is bound to be some colorful event going on.

The most famous of London's regular events is the Changing of the Guard. It is worth remembering that this takes place in several different locations. In summer the crowds at Buckingham Palace often block the view, and you may prefer the alternative ceremonies at Whitehall or St. James's Palace, while the hour-long event at Windsor Castle, with its marching bands and music, is perhaps the best of all.

London Is... Styles and Trends

London is a style capital, giving birth to new ideas that become international fashions. London's position was established during the 1960s style revolution, epitomized by the Beatles and Mary Quant, and confirmed during the emergence of punk in the 1970s, when designers from Tokyo to New York embraced black clothes with studs, zips and safety-pin decoration. Today, London continues to lead in fashion, music, and art of all kinds.

Dynamic Variety

Changes in the 1990s have prepared the city for the 21st century. London is alive with creative talent working in all styles, leaving Londoners free to enjoy their individuality and particular tastes. London Fashion Week is an important event, when young British designers set the tone for world fashion. Art and crafts are so lively that east London now supports the largest community of artists in Europe, an estimated 10,000 people. Music is vibrant in all its forms -- jazz, pop, rock, reggae, trance, salsa, hip hop, garage, house, jungle and many others, reflecting the cosmopolitan culture of the capital, and the consequent club scene is large, fast and ever-changing. Theater follows a similar pattern, with landmark, innovative productions staged from the top Royal National Theatre down to the small fringe theaters. Restaurants, which burgeoned in the 1990s while undergoing a welcome revolution to find more authentic ingredients and recipes, now offer quality dishes from almost all the world's food traditions.

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Fodor's Exploring LondonPraise for Fodor's Exploring Guides

"Authoritatively written and superbly presented...Worthy reading before, during, or after a trip." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

"Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated."  --  Chicago Tribune

Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information.  Full-color photos make these great guides to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose!), and they are perfect companions to general guidebooks, like Fodor's Gold Guides.

What to SeeExtraordinary coverage of history and culture
Itineraries, walks and excursions, on and off the beaten path
Architecture and art
Where to Stay
Quick tips in every price range
Where to Eat
Savvy picks for all budgets
The Basics
Getting there and getting around
When to go, what to pack

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fodors Travel Pubns
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0679004785
• ISBN 13: 9780679004783
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Éditeur: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible