Gli esperti di National Geographic viaggiano in ogni angolo del mondo per cogliere tutti gli aspetti della cultura, della storia e delle tradizioni dei vari luoghi. questo bagaglio di esperienze si ritrova in ogni guida National Geographic Traveler. Programmare il viaggio: una panoramica generale sulle principali attrazioni di Berlino che aiuta a organizzare la visita in base al tempo a disposizione e agli interessi specifici. Itinerari a piedi e in auto, corredati da cartine con rimandi alle descrizioni dei luoghi toccati, per visitare la Berlino 'rossa', il Ku'damm o la regione dei laghi del Meclemburgo. Escursioni fuori città nelle cittadine brandeburghesi di Chorin e Neuruppin, o sui canali dello Spreewald. Da non perdere: un elenco di località e attività vivamente consigliate con rimandi di pagina alle descrizioni puntuali di ogni capitolo della guida. Da provare: originali idee per fare esperienze uniche, come pedalare sulla pista ciclabile del Muro di Berlino, assaggiare le tipiche birre tedesche, esplorare i bunker della Seconda Guerra Mondiale o ballare tutta la notte in una festa sul ghiaccio. Suggerimenti forniti da fotografi, autori, ricercatori di National Geographic o da esperti conoscitori della città su mete e località assolutamente da visitare. Fotografie e cartine dettagliate che facilitano la selezione delle mete, la creazione di percorsi di visita e consentono di cogliere il meglio di ogni luogo.

Celebrating Barcelona's stronghold on architecture and art, this completely updated and revised guide to the city makes sure you don't miss a thing--from the intricately carved edifices of its Gothic quarter; Gaudi's moderniste structures; and the seminal surrealist works of Picasso and Miro. Special features include three-dimensional drawings (including one of the fabulous Sagrada Familia Cathedral) and guided tours (including a walk through Roman Barcelona and a drive through the Mediterranean-lapped Costa Brava), as well as in-depth sidebars that detail such topics as Barcelona's Jewish community, the city's markets, and what life as a local medieval monk was like. Special features are sprinkled throughout on such helpful topics as securing tickets to a bullfight, learning to windsurf on Barcelona's beaches, the ritual of spring onion barbeques, where to take Catalan or flamenco classes, and taking a suisso; and Insider Tips from National Geographic and local experts show you where the locals go. A hefty Travelwise section details how to get there and how to get around, with author-picked hotels and restaurants.

Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source,National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

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.

Special features give comprehensive information on many diverse topics such as the story of the Berlin Wall; the city's Jewish community; and a look at Berlin's famous Christmas markets. The book also presents mapped, guided walks and tours through some of the city's most fascinating areas, including a walk through Red Berlin and a drive through the Mecklenburg lake district. Experiential sidebars--such as reliving the feel of pre-war Berlin at a silent-movie theater or visiting the city's famed museums when they're open all night--show you details on how to immerse yourself in Berlin's culture. In addition, a thorough Travelwise section provides recommendations for hotels and restaurants in all price ranges and in all areas.

Whether you're visiting Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's main shopping street, revisiting history in front of the Brandenburg Gate, or strolling Frederick the Great's sumptuous palaces and gardens at Potsdam, National Geographic Traveler: Berlin has everything you need to make your trip a memorable one.

The National Geographic Traveler series is aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and look to a guidebook for expert advice and insider tips from a trustworthy source. We offer ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the feel of each destination not easily found online.

All the travel experts agree?consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experiences with others. With these trends in mind, and the results of extensive, proprietary market research, National Geographic Traveler has been enhanced with engaging new features and a contemporary redesign.

Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country 'Experiences' and 'Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions' they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as 'Insider Tips' from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as 'Not-To-Be-Missed' lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable.

To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel.

With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, National Geographic Traveler is the right guide at the right time?poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone.

Barcelona is unique in its architecture and art, from Gothic to Gaudi and Picasso to Miro. Don't miss flamenco classes!

Le testimonianze artistiche di un ricchissimo passato costituiscono da sempre la motivazione più forte per un viaggio in Siria: il Paese è un'autentica miniera di siti d'interesse storico. Le città di Damasco e Aleppo, con il loro dedalo di viuzze e i suoni degli artigiani al lavoro, possono essere occasioni per incontri e un'ospitalità calorosa.