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Berlin is a city of two halves–the chic West and the alternative, unbearably hip East. If there’s one city that never sleeps it’s Berlin, however, the action can prove somewhat elusive and this guide steers the reader from the style conscious bars to the underground clubs. A city of constant uprising, endless innovation and unpredictable change hardly fits the bill as head of a traditionally conservative and straight-laced nation.

About the Author
Sarah Marshall is the author of our Hg2 Lisbon guide as well, when she is not writing for us she is an accomplished music and travel journalist and is now ghost-writing celebrity autobiographies.

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“Here it is infinitely beautiful now. Yesterday evening, as we slipped through the lakes, canals and woodlands, I was greatly moved to see how the gods have permitted this prince to spin a dream around himself.” JW Goethe, May 1778″

this large and authoritative book is the first to explore and illustrate the garden at Dessau-Worlitz, incorporating numerous palaces, lakes and parks, in all its glory and its complexity.

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Berlin’s best culinary and nightlife secrets You can feel like a true Berliner thanks to the insider’s tips in this handy guide. From the best Currywurst stand to the coolest place to grab a cocktail and all the best places to sample fine Berlin cuisine, these are truly priceless pointers. Highlights: - Legendary restaurant and bar Paris Bar - Diener Tattersaal, German pub with typical Berlin beer and food - Green Door, you have to ring the doorbell to gain entrance to this stylish night spot - Caf? Einstein, a classic coffee house in an old villa - Kumpelnest 3000, a glamour-trash bar in a former brothel?- Borchardt, the brasserie where the likes of Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Gerhard Schr?der have eaten Wiener Schnitzel - Konnopke’s Imbiss, birthplace of the famous Berlin Currywurst - Wohnzimmer, a cosy, vintage-style caf? in Berlin’s most hottest neighborhood, Prenzlauer Berg Special features: ? exclusive hand-illustrated cover ? exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area ? information such as history, design, opening hours, and signature dishes ? hand-illustrated tear-out postcard ? softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket

About the Author
The editor and author: Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. The photographer: Berlin-based photographer Thorsten Klapsch has published his works in various magazines, among them wallpaper*, DIE ZEIT, and qvest. He has collaborated on different book projects and works for architects, designers and advertising campaigns.

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he ultimate gay guide to Berlin exposes the reasons why Berlin is such a vibrant and exciting city, a city which never sleeps. With a layout in full colour , Berlin von Hinten is a must for gay tourists to Europe’s most exciting gay city. For locals and tourists alike, this new edition includes the best addresses: whether you are looking for sex or shopping, cinema or swimming, gourmet restaurants or the city’s hotspots. You will find it all in our guide.

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Fodor’s Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos; essays on culture and history, architecture and art; itineraries, walks and excursions; descriptions of sights; and practical information. Fodor’s Exploring Germany, 7th Edition gives you great tips on dining and lodging for all budgets as well as tips on basics such as getting there and getting around and when to go and what to pack

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The author, a travel journalist, was born and lives in Germany. Covers every part of the country, from Berlin to Dresden, the Black Forest to Hamburg, Cologne, Munich and Bavaria - with the kind of inside detail that only a resident can provide. Hundreds of small towns are barely changed from the Middle Ages. We visit the best ones. The author provides innumerable tips on special discounts available for travelers (some 20 on train and bus travel alone) and tells how to save on gas (cheapest on Mondays, most expensive on Wednesdays), as well as virtually everything else, with inside information on getting the best hotel rooms at the best prices, the best deals and the best food at restaurants. For every area of the country, full information is supplied on how to get around, the best shopping, the foods and the recommended places to eat, where to stay, from charming guesthouses, hostels and campsites, on up to the most luxurious hotels. Includes town and country walks, cycling, fishing, canoeing & kayaking, Rhine cruises, wine tours, concerts and other cultural events - it’s all here! As a Pocket Adventure Guide, it shows you how to experience everthing the country offers more intensely and directly than most travelers know how to do - seeing the place close-up through adventures, both cultural and physical, including in-depth encounters with the people. Other guides lack our level of detail, our adventure perspective and our emphasis on direct experience of the country. We provide an insider’s knowledge that you won’t find in other guides.

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Melting pot metropolis Glamorous in the Roaring Twenties, destroyed during World War II and divided afterwards, rebuilt in the 1950s, and now reunited, Berlin is a city of vibrant contrasts where diverse cultures form a multihued urban fabric. Derelict former Communist neighborhoods have been reincarnated as haunts for artists and designers while elsewhere the city’s old traditions are also still very much alive. Places Angelika Taschen recommends you stay while visiting Berlin include everything from classic hotels like Regent Schlosshotel, bed and breakfast-style pensions such as N?rnberger Eck and Askanischer Hof in Charlottenburg, or the serviced apartments Lux 11 in Berlin-Mitte. And of course none of the hotel books would be complete without a copious helping of hotspots to visit and places at which to eat and drink during your stay. Favorite recommendations for Berlin: include Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s New National Gallery, the Helmut Newton Foundation, a curry wurst stand in Prenzlauerberg where Berlin’s signature dish was invented and a ballroom nearly a century old. About the series: Angelika Taschen’s Hotel series books are much more than simple hotel guides. They are meant to be taken along on your trip, as they not only feature the best and most interesting places to stay ?from low budget to luxury ? but also list hot spots for each hotel’s neighborhood. Once you?re installed in the hotel of your choice, you can peruse our suggestions for restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty shops, and more.

About the Author
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. Berlin-based photographer Thorsten Klapsch has published his works in various magazines, among them wallpaper*.

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This title features the best of Bavaria’s gilded baroque churches and mountain-top castles, plus the cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Innsbruck and the flower-filled meadows and ski resorts of the Tyrol.

>Ideas for independent exploring
>Detailed guides to sightseeing and activities, together with accommodations, dining, and shopping recommendations
>Rated attractions and areas
>Road maps and city plans pinpoint driving routes and other tours
>Walking routes around towns and cities

About the Author
Brent Gregston has worked as a translator for the U.S. State department and as a travel editor in San Francisco. He now resides in Paris.

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This updated guide presents a detailed tour of today’s Germany region by region, from Munich’s famous beer halls and fairytale Schloss Neuschwanstein castle to the vibrant hub that is 21st-century Berlin, from Frederick the Great’s sumptuous palaces at Potsdam to enchanting medieval towns along the Romantic Road. History, culture, and the best sites to visit are all covered.

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When the hated Berlin Wall was finally breached in 1989 thousands congregated joyfully at Brandenburg Gate to celebrate a new era—and ever since Berlin has reveled in its role as capital of the reunified Germany and one of Europe’s most intriguing cities.

Illustrated with nearly 200 vivid, up-to-date photographs and detailed, full-color maps, National Geographic Traveler: Berlin is an indispensable guide to this sophisticated metropolis, from the massive Reichstag building to the complex of museums and gardens at the former royal palace at Charlottenburg; from the chic shops of Kurfürstendamm to Frederick the Great’s sumptuous palaces at Potsdam.

After a detailed introduction to Berlin’s unique history, food, land, and culture, author Damien Simonis explores each of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Among the sights: the fabled, tree-lined boulevard called Unter Den Linden; the Tiergarden, a large central park offering green relief; and the world-class museums clustered on Museum Island.

Special sidebars give comprehensive information on such topics as the Berlin Wall; the city’s Jewish community; and the famous Christmas markets. Another favorite feature: mapped, guided tours that include a walk through Red Berlin and a drive through Mecklenburg’s lake district, plus an “Excursions” chapter on the best day trips out of the city. In addition, a thorough Travelwise section provides recommendations for hotels and restaurants in all price ranges and in all areas. If you’re bound for Berlin, National Geographic Traveler is your passport to a memorable trip.

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