The Bradt Travel Guide Latvia - Couverture souple

Baister, Stephen; Patrick, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1898323909 ISBN 13 : 9781898323907

Editeur : Bradt Travel Guides, 1999

Synopsis

Latvia is as rewarding a destination for the art and history enthusiast as it is for the nature lover. Picturesque Riga is the most cosmopolitan of the Baltic capitals, a pleasure to visit with its art nouveau buildings, historic churches and museums, while further afield medieval castles, long sandy beaches and unspoilt countryside await exploration. Excellent coverage of Latvia's turbulent history and deep-rooted culture bring an essential understanding to the overall picture, ensuring that both weekend visitors and those making a more leisurely trip can make the most of all that the country has to offer.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For the history enthusiast, the culture vulture and the nature lover, Latvia has an irresistible draw. Its picturesque and cosmopolitan capital, Riga, entices the visitor with attractions ranging from museums and historic churches to lively bars and jazz clubs. Further afield, Gauja National Park and the sandy beaches of Jurmala are rural temptations begging to be explored. This revised and extended third edition of Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide includes thorough coverage of the country's turbulent history and strong cultural heritage. With valuable practical information, it is the essential companion for those on weekend breaks or longer, more leisurely tries.
· Riga's art galleries, museums and parks
· The historic towns of Sigulda, Césis and Bauska
· Gauja National Park and Latvia's nature reserves
· Exploring the countryside - travel networks and tourist facilities
· Folklore, customs, language and cuisine

Présentation de l'éditeur

Latvia possesses the largest and most cosmopolitan capital of the Baltic states, and visitors to Riga will find their interests well catered for in this guide - from museums, art nouveau buildings and opera to casinos, bars and jazz clubs. For visitors touring the peaceful Latvian countryside, a host of options is covered: Jurmala's sandy beaches, Gauja National Park and quaint provincial villages all merit a visit and are easily discovered with the Bradt guide. This new edition provides more coverage of activity holidays, the coastal town of Liepaja - now readily explorable with summer flights from Riga - and new possibilities for observing wildlife, including the developing nature area at Lake Pape.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bradt Travel Guides
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1898323909
• ISBN 13: 9781898323907
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible