SIENA
SIENA Many travelers rush from Rome to Florence, ignoring gorgeous, medieval Siena (pop. 60,000). The Sienese have a rich history in arts, politics, and trade. One of their proudest …
SPLIT
SPLIT This palatial city by the sea is more of a cultural center than a beach resort; Split boasts a wider variety of activities and nightlife than its neighbors. …
ARAN ISLANDS OILEAIN ARANN
ARAN ISLANDS (OILEAIN ARANN) On the westernmost edge of County Galway, isolated from the mainland by 32km of swelling Atlantic, lie the spectacular Aran Islands (Oiledn Aranri). Their fields …
TOLEDO
TOLEDO Cossio called Toledo (pop. 66,000) the most brilliant and evocative summary of Spain’s history. Today, the city may be,marred by armies of tourists and caravans of kitsch, but …
SAN MARCO AND SAN POLO
SAN MARCO AND SAN POLO Surrounded by exclusive shops, souvenir stands, scores of trattorie and pizzerie, and many of Venice’s most popular sights, these accommodations are pricey options for …
FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON
FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON Unfortunately, these utopian ideals didn’t halt sparring monarchies. In the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), Austria and Britain went to war to keep Louis …
CORDOBA
CORDOBA Charming Cordoba (pop. 310,000), perched on the south bank of the Rio Guadalquivir, was once the largest city in Western Europe. Cordoba remembers its heyday with amazingly well-preserved …
Florence Map Tourist Attractions
Florence Map Tourist Attractions OLTRARNO Hotel La Scaletta, V. Guicciardini 13b (055 28 30 28). Turn right onto V. Roma from the duomo, cross Ponte Vecchio and walk on …
CENTRAL PORTUGAL MAP
CENTRAL PORTUGAL MAP Jagged cliffs and whitewashed fishing villages line the Costa de Prata of Estrema-dura, with beaches that rival even those in the Algarve. In the fertile region …
SOUTHERN ROME MAP
SOUTHERN ROME MAP The area south of the center is a great mix of wealthy and working-class neighborhoods and is home to the city’s best nightlife and some of …