Sardinia (eyewitness Travel Guides)
E-Book Overview
Sardinia, one of the great prizes of the Mediterranean, was fought over by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Spanish and Austrians before ending up as part of the unified Italy. It bears traces of all these cultures plus thousands of prehistoric stone dwellings called nuraghi. These days it is popular with jet setters, rock climbers, sailors, and windsurfers. With so much going on, you need a detailed guide, and the Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sardinia provides everything you could wish for, from hotel and restaurant recommendations to detailed maps and even tips on where to sample the best local cheeses. You'll find cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights, walks, scenic routes and thematic tours. Whether you wish to explore the beautiful old quarter at Alghero or soakup some sun on the fashionable beaches of Costa Smeralda, this updated and expanded edition is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook to Sardinia. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights 3D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
E-Book Information
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Series: Eyewitness Travel Guides
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Year: 2,011
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Edition: Rep Rev
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Pages: 226
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Pages In File: 226
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Language: English
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Topic: 35
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Issue: 2011 12 30
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Identifier: 0756670225,9780756670221
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Paginated: 1
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Org File Size: 30,511,544
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Extension: pdf
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Tags:
Библиотека
Досуг
Путешествия и туризм
Путеводители Dorling Kindersley
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Toc: Contents 4 ......Page 6 How to Use This Guide 6 ......Page 8 Discovering Sardinia 10 ......Page 12 Putting Sardinia on the Map 12 ......Page 14 A Portrait of Sardinia 14 ......Page 17 Sardinia Through the Year 26 ......Page 28 The History of Sardinia 30 ......Page 33 Sardinia at a Glance 48 ......Page 50 Cagliari and the South 50 ......Page 53 The Eastern Coast 76 ......Page 79 Central Sardinia and Barbagia 94 ......Page 97 The Western Coast 112 ......Page 115 The North and the Costa Smeralda 138 ......Page 141 Where to Stay 168 ......Page 170 Where to Eat 178 ......Page 180 Shops and Markets 188 ......Page 190 Practical Information 194 ......Page 196 Travel Information 202 ......Page 204 General Index 206 ......Page 208 Phrase Book 220 ......Page 222 Acknowledgments 224 ......Page 226