Berlin by Damien Simonis
Germany's premier city, Berlin, is one of the fastest growing and intriguing in Europe. This guidebook, written by experienced travel writer Damien Simonis, expertly guides you through the varied land- and cityscapes that are today's Berlin. Illustrated with more than 120 vivid, up-to-date photographs and nearly 20 detailed, full-color maps, this second edition gives you every tool you need to plan a trip to the center of the new Europe, from the historic and massive Reichstag building in the town center to the complex of museums and gardens at the former royal palace in the west at Charlottenburg. Starting with a detailed introduction to Berlin's unique history, food, land, and culture--factors that have clearly shaped the distinctive volksgeist of the German people--the book then explores each of the neighborhoods that make up the city. Among the sights: the city's grand pastoral thoroughfare in the center of town, Unter Den Linden; the Forum of Culture, home of Berlin's concert hall and several excellent museums; the Tiergarden, the large central park that constitutes some of metropolis's extensive green space; the quiet woods, rivers, and lakelands of Berlin's far west; and the many world-class museums clustered on Museum Island in the east. In addition, an Excursions chapter steers you to the best day trips out of the city.DAMIEN SIMONIS was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. He began producing travel guidebooks and essays for periodicals in Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America in 1992 and hasn't stopped since. From the Ukraine to Sudan, from the Alps to the Red Sea, his wanderings have taken him. In the 1980s, Simonis got his first experience of international travel in Germany. He returned to Berlin on numerous study visits at the Cold War, and he was a frequent visitor during that time. Despite the fact that he now resides in the sunnier climes of Barcelona, Spain, his love for Germany, and particularly Berlin, has never dimmed.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780792262121 |
| ISBN 10 | 0792262123 |
| Title | Berlin |
| Author | Damien Simonis |
| Series | National Geographic Traveler Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Books |
| Year published | 2006-11-21 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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