Italy's fashion and party capital, Hg2 Milan explores the world-class shopping in the quadrilatero d'oro, the sophisticated aperitivo scene, the endless chic fashion/friendly famiglia restaurants and the hi-energy clubs.
Rome, the eternal city, is everyones favorite European city. From the Roman Empire to the Roman Catholic Church, the city has forged the destinies of countries from around the world for many centuries. Between the splendours of the modern and ancient worlds there are the small backstreets and wide piazzas humming with the hustle and bustle of everyday Roman life small, local trattorias sit beside the chicest and smartest of international restaurants. From the majesty of the Colosseum to the magical frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Rome oozes history, style and sophistication. However, whilst Rome's cultural splendours are well-documented, surprisingly little is really known of the top bars, restaurants, clubs and cafes.The question of where to go once the museums shut is now answered with Hg2 Rome.We delve into the Rome of the Romans, covering the thriving bar and club scene alongside the best of the best restaurants, intimate caf s and world-class shopping.
Local Milan experts point the way to such must-sees as the world-class shopping in the quadrilatero d'oro (fashion's square mile), the city-wide ritual of "happy food" at happy hour, the chic and friendly famiglia restaurants, and the high-energy club scene. Immaculately designed and impeccably researched by writers who spend lengths of time visiting the city, the series provides an effective filter for those wanting to maximize their city experience and truly understand a place beyond its tourist confines.
An insider's guide to this magical region by a local resident. Milan is home to Da Vinci's Last Supper and the world's most famous opera house, La Scala. It was here that Verdi's Otello and Puccini's Madame Butterfly were first performed. Milan is one of the great centers for high fashion, and home to some of the world's oldest and most elegant shopping streets. And then there are the lakes. Lake Como's shoreline is a sheer cliff in many places, with the Alps soaring above. Beautiful Lake Garda and Lago Maggiore are ringed with villas, some dating from medieval and Roman times. This is a guide to all the unforgettable palaces and churches, the museums, the shops, the great restaurants and hotels.
Milan is the European fashion capital with one of the world’s most unique luxury fashion districts where the leaders of some of the most exclusive fashion houses are still living and working today. It’s the Italian city whose skyline has changed more than any, and whose fashion industry has extended to encompass the worlds of design, restaurants, bars, exhibition spaces, hotels and more. Whether you’re looking for designer labels within the city’s luxury fashion district, prefer to browse the city’s boutiques or pick up some quality vintage at the city’s vintage shops and markets, this is the guide that will tell you where to go. Split into geographical sections along with relevant maps, cultural highlights and suggestions for where to eat and drink, it places Milan as the city of fashion within the context of Italian fashion history and a city, and brings the stories of its people to life. Why did Milan become Italy’s fashion capital? And what does it offer the fashion lover as a city today?
Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.
Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Milan, from top tourist attractions like La Scala, the Duomo, the Brera, and world-famous art like The last Supper, to hidden gems including the Navigli. Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move pocket travel guide when you're exploring Milan. - Cultural: delve into the city's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: the historic centre, the fashion district, restaurants and excursions About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Milan is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly information, alongside vivid photography, on Italy's fashion capital. Milan has been Italy's leading fashion centre for years, not to mention its economic powerhouse, but today it's much more - for style and contemporary buzz, no other city comes close. From the sumptuous Gothic cathedral, a magnificent architectural wedding cake in the main piazza, to the chic shops and regenerated canal quarter with its hip bars and cafs, we guide you to the best places to visit and things to do in the city. Green initiatives have improved the city's parks, and on experimental 'no-traffic' days, the city centre is awash with bicycles, and birdsong can be heard coming from palatial secret gardens. To inspire you, we start with a rundown of Milan's Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter offers a selection of ways to spend your spare time, from the buzzing nightlife and inimitable shopping to where to get the best coffee. All the essential background information is here, including an overview of the city's history, and how to book the opera or visit Leonardo's Last Supper. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants in Milan and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
With an iconic style and a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Milan - now with a bilingual dictionary Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Milan, from top tourist attractions like the Brera, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Milan Cathedrals and the Piazza del Duomo, to hidden gems, including the San Siro, the city gate at Porta Ticinese and the Navigli. - What to see: comprehensive coverage of the city's attractions, illustrated with striking photography - What to do: how to make the most of your leisure time, from local entertainment to the best activities and shopping - History and culture: giving you a deeper understanding of the city's heritage, people and contemporary life - Practical tips: where to stay, dining out and how to get around: reliable recommendations and expert travel advice - Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary on the ground - Covers: dining, sport, shopping, architecture and opera About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.