Museums category: 1997 books

Welcome to Rome From its legendary beginnings almost three thousand years ago, Rome grew to rule a vast empire. Today, it remains one of the greatest cities in the world. Powerful, dynamic, pulsating with life and history, Rome continues to be the inspiration of artists and writers- just...

The only guide you'll need for getting around Kyoto & Nara. Everything you need is in this one convenient package—including a large pull-out map! This brand new Japan travel guide by award-winning author Rob Goss, a longtime Japan resident, is designed for people with limited time. It...

2014 Edition. Live la dolce vita on your very own Roman holiday! You'll discover the best of the Eternal City with this sleek city guide, including landmarks, museums, and other highlights, plus places to eat, drink, shop, and stay, with extra coverage of ''Top Picks'' attractions. Author Vesna Neskow...

Here be pirates. Seafaring maps of old might well have included this warning note about the port of Saint Malo, as the most memorable chapter of this fortified city was written during the 17th and 18th century, when its cobbled streets witnessed the regular passing of corsairs and pirates, dragging...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Provence and the Côte d'Azur, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, and top 10 lists--all designed to help you see the very best of Provence and the Côte d'Azur. Explore the sun-soaked beaches and the riviera glamour in Saint-Tropez, kayak in...

Lourdes is a small French town and pilgrimage site located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in south central France. Until the mid 19th century, Lourdes was limited to a population of just a few thousand people, a market and a fortified castle. This changed dramatically after 1858 with claims of multiple...

The most exciting and fun things to do in New York City. This guide assures that you will see and experience the very best of New York. Author Patrick W. Nee guarantees that you experience the city’s crown jewels: the great museums, the dramatic panoramas, and the world famous New York City sights....

This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city’s rich history. New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that...

Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Top 10: San Antonio & Austin will lead you to some of the best attractions in Texas: explore the Alamo, stroll the River Walk, and play with the dolphins at Sea World. Top 10 San Antonio & Austin is packed with must-see galleries and museums,...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 ***Las Vegas***will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top...

True to its name, this Los Angeles travel guide covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated travel guide for LA will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer,...

Travel guide updated in February 2019. It is of course “Paris, city of light”, but also Paris, capital and symbol of France, a city that expresses its country’s influence throughout the world. The city of Paris is a stunning architectural ensemble, built up over the centuries in spectacular...

Route 66 Adventure Handbook is your personal guide to the vanishing American roadside, with all of its exuberance, splendor, and absurdity.For this updated and expanded fifth edition, Drew Knowles has included it all: magnificent architecture, natural wonders, Art Deco masterpieces, vintage motels and...

When it comes to dinosaurs and other fascinating fossils, the U.S. has it all, from Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops to Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. Dinosaur Destinations, by Jon Kramer, Julie Martinez, and Vernon Morris, will help you find the best dinosaur sites near you and across the country....