Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. With more than 50 countries across its length and breadth, the worlds second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor.
This revised and updated edition of The New York Times 36 Hours Europe offers 130 expert itineraries to reveal the continents brightest gems and best-kept secrets. From Renaissance splendor in Florence to Flamenco in Seville, from luxurious Lake Como to easygoing Lisbon, you ll find the antique and the cutting-edge, the renowned and the unexpected, and all distilled in neat 36-hour schedules, so you can transform your weekends into European adventures.
Features:
More than 4,500 hours worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay
Practical recommendations for over 500 restaurants and 400 hotels
Color-coded tabs and ribbons to bookmark your favorite cities in each region
Nearly 800 photos
Illustrations by Olimpia Zagnoli
Easy-to-reference indexes
Detailed city-by-city maps pinpoint every stop on your itinerary
