DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

by Bousfield, Jonathan; Oates, John; Jarvis, Howard; Schofield, Richard; Ochser, Tim; Whitwam, Linda; Hicks, Nigel; Taylor, Neil; Carrasco, Demetrio

• ISBN13: 9780756670122
• ISBN10: 0756670128
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-18
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The full color DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuaniais the ultimate companion to the rugged and romantic Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. There are hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, as well as unique cutaways and detailed floor plans of all the must see sights. Special features include in-depth examinations of the history, cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and local cuisine of the three Baltic States, illustrated maps of the region's national parks (including Estonia's Soomaa National Park and Lithuania's Aukstaitija National Park), and explorations of medieval architecture in Tallinn, Arts Nouveau architecture in Riga, and Baroque architecture in Vilnius. These cosmopolitan cities are laid out for you with beautiful street-by-street mapping, and there are driving tours of Lake Peipsi and the Livonian Coast suggested for those eager to see the breathtaking countryside. With practical information and hundreds of restaurant, hotel, shopping, and nightlife reviews, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guidewill make your trip to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania both effortless and memorable. 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 Specially devised walking tours, special events info