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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Southern Italy.Discover Southern Italy's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from boating around the bays and beaches of the Costa degli Dei with its crystal-clear turquoise waters, to riding a cable car to hilltop Erice to feast on almond-stuffed Sicilian pastries, and seeking out mega street art murals in Naples.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Southern Italy travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Southern Italy effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of NaplesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Pompeii to Vivara and Palazzo RealeEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Southern Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Naples & Campania, Puglia, Calabria & Basilicata, SicilyCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Southern Italy.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly slices of pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's showpiece park with grassy banks and rowing lakes.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Rome travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Rome effortlesslyExciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activitiesExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of RomeGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Roman Forum to the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine ChapelEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Roman culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale; Vatican City, Borgo & Prati; Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo; Trastevere & Gianicolo; San Giovanni & Testaccio; Villa Borghese & Northern Rome; Southern Rome plus day trips to Frascati; Nemi; Castel Gandolfo; Grottaferrata; Ostia; Tivoli; Cerveteri; Tarquinia; Lago di Bracciano; Anzio Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Rome.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast.Discover Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a glass-bottom boat to the sunken underwater ruins of the ancient Roman city of Aenaria, to heading to the idyllic Vigne di Raito for a relaxed vineyard picnic, and visiting Positano's myriad of colourful boutiques selling souvenirs and beachwear.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of NaplesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Isola di Vivara to PaestumEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Naples, Pompeii & Around; The Islands; The Amalfi Coast; Salerno & Cilento Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to The Netherlands.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter to scouting offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam, to exploring the floating village of Broek op Langedijk.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate The Netherlands and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Anne Frank Huis; Euromast’s Observation Deck; and Eindhoven’s illuminating museum Special features on going green in Amsterdam, red light insights, Dutch masters and pop iconsExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Dutch culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of AmsterdamCovers Amsterdam, Haarlem & North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam & South Holland, Friesland, Northeastern Netherlands, Central Netherlands, Southeastern Netherlands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands.

A celebration of and practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. Step into a world boasting hilltop coastal villages, frozen Arctic landscapes and sweeping mountain ranges - and discover the 60 most breathtaking national parks, as well as itineraries for experiencing their top sights and activities. The beautiful hardback includes: Suggested itineraries for long and short visits The essential activities for every season Awe-inspiring landscape photography How to get to each park and where to stay Illustrations of local wildlife to look out for Europe's national parks are incredibly diverse - and that's what makes them so special. They protect areas of coast, high-altitude peaks in the Pyrenees and Alps, and even parts of the frozen Arctic, and include wildlife from Carpathian squirrels and fin whales, to peregrine falcons and polar bears. Setting out to choose Europe's top 60 national parks was no easy task, so we called on our expert writers and well-travelled editors. We asked them to tell us which parks provide the best experiences and why. The final selections were those that offered something truly unique, often an enthralling mixture of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife, fulfilling activities, local culture and, occasionally, a compelling history too. We hope the following pages inspire you to explore more of Europe's wild and wonderful spaces. Includes 60 national parks: Abisko Abruzzo Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici Arcipelago di La Maddalena Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park Dolomiti Bellunesi Berchtesgaden Black Forest Brecon Beacons Cairngorms Carpathian Cinque Terre Connemara Curonian Spit Dartmoor Donana Durmitor Ecrins Etna Gauja Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu Hardangervidda Hohe Tauern Hortobagy Jostedalsbreen Jotunheimen Killarney Kornati Lahemaa Lake District Lake Skadar Lemmenjoki Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades Nordvest-Spitsbergen Ordesa Oulanka Paklenica National Park Peak District Pembrokeshire Coast Peneda-Geres Picos de Europa Pirin Plitvice Port-Cros Pyrenees Retezat Sarek Saxon Switzerland Sierra Nevada Slovensky Raj Sna¦fellsjokull National Park Snowdonia Swiss National Park Tatras Triglav Valbona Valley Vatnajokull Vikos-Aoos National Park Wadden SeaAbout Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

Experience your dream trip with Lonely Planet's Copenhagen City Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you plan and navigate your way around amazing local sights, landmarks and attractions.Swim in a harbour bath like Islands Brygge Havnebadet, ride rollercoasters in Tivoli Gardens, wander around the extraordinary treasure box of Rosenborg Slot, and decide where you want to go next and what you want to see in each of the city's exciting neighbourhoods.Inside Lonely Planet's Copenhagen City Map:Full colour map in a durable easy-fold formatWaterproof and packaged in a handy slipcaseAlphanumeric grid to find points of interest easilyPublic transport explained to help you get aroundTop picks of must-see highlights including the Little Mermaid, Marmorkirken, and Designmuseum DanmarkEssential travel tips and nuts and bolts information on local transport, family travel, money, food and drink, walking tourBeautiful photography and bonus zoomed-in map of NyhavnCovers: Christianshavn, Frederiksberg, Frederiksstaden, Latin Quarter, Nyhavn, Nørrebro, Nørreport, Østerport, Slotsholmen, Strøget, Tivoli, VesterbroGet ready for your next adventure with Lonely Planet's Copenhagen City Map, the ultimate navigation tool to help you explore Copenhagen's well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Copenhagen. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from swimming in the sparkling waters of Copenhagen's harbour, to living like a proper Dane and tucking into a smørrebrød (open sandwich) for lunch, and feeling discombobulated by the different angles and sloping floors of the Dansk Jødisk Museum.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Copenhagen travel guide:Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 daysAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Copenhagen effortlesslyExciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activitiesEat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendorsVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of CopenhagenExplore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiencesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Rosenborg Slot to Statens Museum for Kunst and Grundtvigs KirkeEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelCovers: Tivoli Area; Slotsholmen; Strøget & Around; Nyhavn & the Royal Quarter; Christianshavn; Nørreport; Nørrebro; Vesterbro plus day trips to Klampenborg & Charlottenlund Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Copenhagen.

Lonely Planet's Malta and Gozo is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit ancient temples, dive into deep blue waters and marvel at St John's Cathedral in Valetta all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Malta and Gozo Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Paceville, Gozo, CominoAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's Pocket Copenhagen is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Dine on exciting Danish cuisine, chill out at free-spirited Christiania and raise your adrenaline at Tivoli Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Copenhagen and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Copenhagen:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Copenhagen map (included in print version), plus over 21 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Tivoli Area, Slotsholmen, Stroget, Nyhavn and the Royal Quarter, Christianshavn, Norreport, Norrebro, Vesterbro and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Copenhagen, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Copenhagen with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Denmark guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the Netherlands.Discover the Netherlands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter including the Portuguese Synagogue and National Holocaust Museum; to happening upon offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam; and cruising along Den Bosch's Binnendieze canals, which cut beneath buildings to reveal an underground tunnelled world.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate the Netherlands effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Amsterdam Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Anne Frank Huis to the Van Gogh Museum Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Dutch culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Amsterdam, Haarlem & North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam & South Holland, Friesland, Northeastern Netherlands, Central Netherlands, Southeastern NetherlandsCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands.