The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is the ultimate travel guide to this absorbing capital city. It leads you through Bucharest with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the crumbling Old Town to the colossal Palace of Parliament and from the city's pleasant green spaces right out to the northern suburbs. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including Mogosoaia Palace, Snagov and Clejani, a centre for Gypsy music. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Romania, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the whole country, including transport, food, drink, costs, activities, health, safety and tourist information. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Romania. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is equivalent to 60 printed pages.
The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Transylvania is the ultimate travel guide to this breathtaking part of Romania. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Brasov to Sighisoara and from wildlife-watching in the Carpathians to folk music, festivals and fortified churches. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Transylvania covers Prahova valley; Brasov; the Piatra Craiului and Zarnesti; Fagaras; Sighisoara; Sibiu; the Marginimea Sibiului; Alba Iulia; Orastie; Deva; Corvin Castle; Hateg; the Retezat mountains; the Székely Land; Miercurea Ciuc; the Upper Mures valley; Târgu Mures; Cluj; the Apuseni mountains; Northern Transylvania; and Bistrita. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Romania, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the whole country, including transport, food, drink, costs, activities, health, safety and tourist information. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Romania. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Transylvania is equivalent to 120 printed pages.
The brand new "Rough Guide to Romania" is the definitive handbook to one of Europe's most fascinating, scenic and least discovered countries. The full-colour introduction highlights all the 'things not to miss', from the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the marvellous Delta wetlands, as well as the country's many unique festivals. Two full-colour sections describe the myriad outdoor activities available - from mountain hikes and skiing, to bear and wolf tracking - and the country's extraordinary religious architecture. The guide reviews all the top hotel and restaurant options to suit every taste and budget and the 'Author's Pick' feature highlights the very best, while there are concise maps and plans throughout.The contexts section includes informed background on Romania's history, wildlife, literature, music and, of course, Dracula.
The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is the ultimate travel guide to this absorbing capital city. It leads you through Bucharest with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the crumbling Old Town to the colossal Palace of Parliament and from the city's pleasant green spaces right out to the northern suburbs. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including Mogosoaia Palace, Snagov and Clejani, a centre for Gypsy music. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Romania, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the whole country, including transport, food, drink, costs, activities, health, safety and tourist information. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Romania. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is equivalent to 60 printed pages.
Features include wide-ranging coverage of all the major sights from the bustling capital city of Bucharest with even more hotel and nightlife information, to Moldavia's painted monasteries and the castles of Transylvania. Up-to-the-minute listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink in every region for every budget. Practical advice on exploring Romania's spectacular scenery, including trips on hiking routes, cycling and caving. Informed background on topics as diverse as wildlife, folk music, the environment and Dracula. Internet details are added wherever possible.
World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover Romania with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to explore the discover the great outdoors, wander the streets of Bucharest or visit Dracula country, The Rough Guide to Romania will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Romania: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Bucharest, Cluj, Bran, Sibiu, Brasov, Transylvania and more. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip toRomania. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Bucharest, Cluj, Sibiu, Brasovand many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including vibrant Bucharestand stunning Cluj. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Bucharest, Wallachia, Moldavia, Transylvania and the Danube Delta's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Romania, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. - Covers: Bucharest, Moldavia, Wallachia, Transylvania and the Danube Delate About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Based in part on chapters from the now out of print ROUGH GUIDE TO EASTERN EUROPE, a travel guide to post-Ceaucescu Romania, which offers practical, cultural, political and historical information on the country.
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the vibrant landscape by hiking the Carpathians, relax on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, or experience the kaleidoscope of colours in the Bucovina Monasteries; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Romania and Bulgaria and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including folk culture, myths, history, visual arts, crafts, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and wine Over 70 local maps Useful features - including Top Experiences, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Outdoor Activities Coverage of Sofia, Bucharest, Wallachia, the Black Sea Coast, Moldavia, Transylvania, Maramures, Crisana, Banat, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, the Danube, Kazanlak, Sibiu, the Danube Delta, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria, our most comprehensive guide to Romania and Bulgaria, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
