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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and the seat of its three branches of government. The city offers many historic sights, world-class shopping, fine dining and good nightlife. The city is modern, exciting, and cosmopolitan.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction To Washington,...

Bulgarian Monasteries and Churches provides extensive information on the most interesting and significant Orthodox temples in Bulgaria. The book includes a selection of important and interesting sacred places in the country, grouped by region. Each article features history of the temple and useful...

An eclectic and thriving metropolis of over two million people, Stockholm is a visually appealing Swedish city built on 14 islands that are connected by 57 bridges. Wide boulevards and fine buildings keep perfect company with painted wooden houseboats and ultramodern skyscrapers.  Sweden’s...

Retrace the footsteps of over 100 of Edinburgh's most illustrious people (& animals). With many maps to guide you, Edinburgh - Celebrity City Guide, details the lives of one hundred of the city's most famous people, along with illustrations and maps of where they lived, worked or dallied. From...

The image of a red double-decker bus or the bright tunic of a Yeoman guard will always be associated with London. The United Kingdom’s capital is known for many things, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, royal processions, high tea at the Ritz, cucumber sandwiches at Buckingham Palace and tailored...

It's not easy to believe that there is one single person on this planet who has never ever heard of the United Kingdom. For years, the country located in the British Isles has been in the top ten of tourist destinations worldwide, mostly because of its capital, London, one of the few truly global...

Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire is a historic town on the river Avon. It is well known as the birthplace of the English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. Today, Stratford-upon-Avon is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and their riverside theatre. It is a major tourist destination...

Hamburg is the European Union’s seventh largest city.  Located on the River Elbe, one hundred kilometers from the North Sea, Hamburg is known as the “Gateway to the World.” It is the second largest port city in Europe and has been known for its port since medieval times. Regarded as one...

Boston is the state capital of Massachusetts and a northeastern U.S. city with great historical significance. Packed with cultural sights as well as fine art, top sports teams, diverse cuisine and modern sophistication, Boston draws over 16 million visitors every year. Boston is one of the ten most...

Lake Winnebago has a rich history as a major settlement area in the Midwest, and a significant part of its times gone by involved water transportation for both commerce and passengers. Throughout its history, the 137,700-acre lake has been home to six current lighthouses, two navigation lanterns that...

Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown comprise Virginia's historic triangle. Some of the most important chapters of America's history unfolded in these settlements. The region has been the scene of violent confrontations between settlers and the original natives, an emotional struggle for independence,...

“New York, Ieri e Oggi”, attraverso un’immaginaria macchina del tempo, vi permette di visitare Manhattan dalla Statua della Libertà a Riverside Park, passando per Wall Street, il Flatiron Building, Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn e tanto altro ancora, scoprendo com’era un tempo e com’è...

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city’s famous canals encircle its  impressive buildings and are crossed by one thousand bridges. Welcome to Holland's vibrant centre of culture, and creativity.  Rotterdam (known as World Port World City) has cutting-edge...

User-friendly guide with full background information on Indian history, culture and religions, and eating and accommodation tips. Includes the sights and monuments of Kolkata (Calcutta) and the richly varied state of West Bengal: Darjeeling, Hooghly and Plassey, the Islamic architecture of Gaur and...