Bruges is one of Europe's most beautifully preserved medieval towns; its cobbled streets are lined with gabled alms houses and Gothic churches, their distinctive forms reflected in the glass waters of the canals that flow through the town. But there's more to enjoy than history: the town has classy art galleries, chic boutiques, great food and cosy bars and cafes. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges is a handy, concise guide to the town, taking you from the the busy main square and its magnificent 14th century belfry via leafy streets to fascinating museums and quiet corners away from the crowds. We cover the town's history and culture, and suggest trips out of town to Ypres and Flanders Fields, and the lively city of Ghent. There are plenty of ideas for shopping, entertainment and eating out, plus practical information and hotel recommendations to suit all budgets. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges is the perfect companion for a trip to this delightful town.

Bruges and Ghent are two of Belgium's most attractive cities, and both have much to tempt the visitor: winding cobbled streets that sit side-by-side with canals are overlooked by Gothic buildings; the streets are lined with cafes and bars that are cosy during the winter, and spill out onto the street during the summer. Berlitz Pocket Guide Bruges and Ghent is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that these two cities have to offer. Inside Bruges and Ghent Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights across the two cities, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Belfry of Bruges, the Groeningemuseum and St Bravo's Cathedral. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of both cities. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from marveling at the 10th-century Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, to visiting a the Boudewijn Seapark, an old world theme park in Bruges Essential information on Belgian culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the best cuisine and restaurants in the two cities. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. 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.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Brussels is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this quintessentially European city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights. Start with the city's main square, the exquisite Grand'Place lined with tall, majestic guildhouses, then wander the medieval warren of narrow streets, lifting your gaze to admire the quirky Manneken-Pis, before heading for the Muse Magritte to admire the work of Belgium's great surrealist painter. There are also excursions to nearby Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. Handy maps on the cover help you get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the region, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Brussels. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping in the elegant Galeries Royales St-Hubert to discovering Belgian comic strips at the Centre Belge de la Bande-Dessine. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering its award-winning Belgian cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.

Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to get the most from your visit! In this compact guide, our writers help you plan itineraries for short and longer stays. Complete with must-see sights on and off the beaten track as well as current hotel and restaurant recommendations. And the convenient size of the guide allows you to take it along in your pocket or handbag. Take the world in your pocket next time and travel with this handy Berlitz guide.

With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have long enjoyed a special place in the hearts of booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated for the next generation of travelers, the Pocket Guides are still small enough to fit into a pocket and simple enough to be used by any type of traveler. But these signature guides are now packed with even more information. -- new foreign language and cultural tips featured in sidebar columns -- new covers, completely redesigned to reflect Berlitz's new graphic image -- updated information on hotels and restaurants, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes -- four-color guides -- fold-out quick-view front-cover flaps -- town plans -- maps with 3-D icons of main sights -- color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions -- special hotel and restaurant recommendations catering to all budgets and tastes

Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to get the most from your visit! In this compact guide, our writers help you plan itineraries for short and longer stays. Complete with must-see sights on and off the beaten track as well as current hotel and restaurant recommendations. And the convenient size of the guide allows you to take it along in your pocket or handbag. Take the world in your pocket next time and travel with this handy Berlitz guide.

With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have been long renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket. Each guide includes: -- New foreign language and cultural tips featured in sidebar columns -- Updated hotel and restaurant information, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes -- New eye-catching, modern covers -- Four-color interior design and graphics -- Color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions -- Convenient fold-out, quick-view front-cover flaps -- Maps and town plans with 3D icons of main sights -- Updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies -- Practical advice for leisure and business travel -- Comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife

Contains information about must-see sights, transportation, and emergencies, language and culture tips, recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife.