Insight Guide Germany

by Halliday, Tony

• ISBN13: 9781585732920
• ISBN10: 1585732923
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

"Insight Guides", the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with "Discovery Channel", the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, "Insight Guides" capture the unique character of each culture with an Insider's perspective. Inside every "Insight Guide" you'll find: - Evocative, full-color photography on every page - Cross-referenced, full-color maps throughout - A brief introduction including a historical timeline - Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people - Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing - Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest - A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Changing Face of Germany	15	(3)
History
Decisive Dates	18	(3)
Church, Emperors and Kings	21	(10)
A Golden Age	31	(6)
Restoration	37	(4)
Empire to Dictatorship	41	(8)
Division and Reunification	49	(10)
Germany Today	59	(10)
Features
Food and Drink	69	(6)
The Performing Arts	75	(4)
Modern Art	79	(3)
German Cinema	82	(11)
Places
General Introduction	93	(4)
Berlin and the Eastern States
Introduction	97	(2)
Berlin	99	(17)
Potsdam	116	(7)
Brandenburg and the Mecklenburg Lakes	123	(6)
Through the Harz to Leipzig	129	(12)
Berlin to Dresden	141	(14)
Dresden to Jena	155	(6)
Weimar to the Wartburg	161	(12)
Munich and the Deep South
Introduction	173	(2)
Munich	175	(12)
The Alps	187	(14)
Eastern Bavaria	201	(6)
The Romantic Road	207	(8)
Wurzburg and Franconia	215	(10)
Lake Constance	225	(6)
The Black Forest	231	(10)
Frankfurt and the Seven States
Introduction	241	(4)
Frankfurt	245	(6)
The Rhine and Moselle	251	(10)
The Route to Cologne	261	(12)
The Ruhr	273	(6)
Heidelberg and the Bergstrasse	279	(10)
The Fairytale Road	289
Insight on...
Great Art Masters	28	(56)
Festivals	84	(114)
Recreation in Bavaria	198	(130)
The North Sea	328
Information panels
Goethe	32	(15)
How Culture was Crushed	47	(26)
German Wine	73	(124)
Mad King Ludwig	197	(80)
Reviving the Ruhr	277	(22)
The VW Beetle	299	(16)
Hanseatic League	315
Hamburg and the Coast
Introduction	303	(4)
Hamburg	307	(10)
The North Sea Coast	317	(14)
Via Lubeck to Flensburg	331	(6)
The Baltic Coast	337	(9)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	346	(2)
Planning the Trip	348	(3)
Practical Tips	351	(5)
Getting Around	356	(3)
Driving	359	(2)
Where to Stay	361	(9)
Where to Eat	370	(8)
Culture	378	(3)
Nightlife	381	(3)
Sports	384	(1)
Shopping	385	(1)
Language	386