This easy-to-carry guide includes the city of Udine, with its masterpieces by Tiepolo, and the great Adriatic port of Trieste, on the border of two worlds, the Italian and the Central European. Here too is the charming town of Cividale, with its vestiges of Lombard culture, and Aquileia, a fl ourishing outpost of the Roman Empire and seat of an early Christian patriarchate. Reminders of Venetian rule, of Napoleonic occupation and of bitter fi ghting in the First World War are also to be found in this region of fertile plains, snowy alpine peaks and lively seaside resorts. This is also the home of some of Italy’s finest food and wine. Read more

The 19th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the great metropolis of London is an essential handbook for travellers and residents alike. The focus is on history, art, architecture, the built environment and the historic figures who have made London what it is. Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, and detailed maps. There is also a section of practical tips, including key places to eat and drink. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural visitor as well as for all students of art, history and architecture. It is ideal as an on-site guide as well as an armchair or desk resource. Read more

In this CONCISE GUIDE the Blue Guides’ Italy authors and editorial team provide a distillation of the BEST OF ITALY in one handy volume: what to see; what it means; who painted, sculpted or built it for whom and why; what to eat and where; where to stay; how to get around. Read more

This guide to Budapest, perhaps the most beautiful of the Central European capitals, covers the city in loving and meticulous detail. The depth of information and quality of the research make this an excellent guide for the independent cultural traveller, full of the joy of discovery. With high quality detailed maps, plans, illustrations and photos, as well as genuinely selected coverage of places to eat and drink and a section on Hungarian wine. Read more

Fully revised new edition of this popular Blue Guide, by Sicily resident and tour guide Ellen Grady. Now presented in the Blue Guides new, full-colour format, with stunning photographs and award-winning Blue Guides mapping. The guide retains the Blue Guides' traditional focus on architecture, history, art and archaeology, with in-depth coverage of all the sights and sites, but the author is also an expert on Sicilian cuisine and each chapter contains a listing of where to eat and information on regional culinary specialities, both food and wine. This guide is ideal for both on-site use as well for study at home, to help visitors plan ahead for their journey. Read more

This charming and accessible guide (electronic edition) takes as its focus the towns and villages of the Greater Tarnava Valley, home to an exceptional cultural heritage. Here Romanian, Hungarian, Saxon, Jewish and Roma elements come together in an extraordinarily rich mix, against a backdrop of some of the loveliest landscapes in Europe. This fully updated second edition includes a chapter on the beautiful town of Sibiu, as well as other new material. Maps, plans and photographs throughout. Read more

Emilia Romagna is a region of fine towns and exceptional cuisine, home to Parma ham, spaghetti bolognese and balsamic vinegar. This fully updated chapter from Blue Guide Northern Italy explores all aspects of the region in detail, from the Formula One racetrack at Imola to the stunning mosaics of Ravenna. Read more

The 10th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the unique city of Venice is an essential handbook for any traveller who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this extraordinary place, as well as its history, art, architecture, cuisine and culture. Completely updated, this new edition is in full colour, with photographs, superb plans and illustrations, detailed and accurate maps of the labyrinthine streets and canals. There is also a section of practical tips, ideas on food and wine and how to navigate the transport system. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. Read more

Fully updated twelfth edition of this classic and indispensable Blue Guide to Rome and the Vatican City: its history, monuments, art, architecture and way of life. Rome may be the Eternal City but it is constantly evolving, with exciting archaeological discoveries being made, monuments restored and opened to the public and museums rearranged. The latest developments are all covered in this new edition, which also visits the ruins of Ostia, the port of ancient Rome, and Tivoli, with its famous gardens, fountains and classical ruins. Read more

Completely updated, this edition contains superb coverage of painting, architecture and sculpture as well as updates on museums including the reorganized Uffizi. Detailed coverage of where to stay and eat. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. With maps and plans. Read more

Digital edition of the indispensable Blue Guide to Sicily (9th ed.), the most in-depth guide for the cultural traveller. Explores the history, art, architecture and archaeology of this fascinating island, as well as its incomparable landscape and cuisine. With tips on where to stay and how to get around. Includes the small islands off the Sicilian coast, such as Stromboli, Lipari, Ustica, Pantelleria and Lampedusa. Read more

"Often plagiarized by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth."—Daily Telegraph Revised and updated, this new edition of Blue Guide Jordan offers an in-depth exploration of this historically rich destination. The expert authors know every corner of the Hashemite Kingdom and offer detailed guidance to its many ancient sites, its desert forts, its crusader castles, wadis and campsites, as well as the energetic capital of Amman. Detailed maps and plans throughout. Read more

An essential volume in the Blue Guides' unrivalled Italy series, covering a beautiful and unspoilt stretch of the eastern seaboard including Ancona, Pesaro, Fabriano, the Sybilline Mountains, Ascoli Piceno, Loreto and Urbino, the 'ideal city', birthplace of Raphael. With detailed sections on food and wine (the Marche is known for its truffles) and an entire chapter devoted to San Marino, the oldest Republic in the world. An indispensable travel companion. Read more

The very heart of Tuscany, centred on Siena, is rich in interest, both for its towns, its art, its landscape and its famous Chianti wine. This short guide (a chapter from Blue Guide Tuscany) visits the area in depth, exploring the culture and the history and providing information on accommodation, eating and transport. Read more

E-edition of the Blue Guide Tuscany. More than just a guide to Florence and Siena, Blue Guide Tuscany has in-depth coverage of the whole region, exploring art, architecture, landscape, history, wine and food. Read more

Long-awaited new edition of the Blue Guide to this fascinating city, which straddles Europe and the Orient and whose history goes back to the days of ancient Greece. Superb coverage of all the major monuments, Classical, Christian and Islamic, with details on how to get around a busy city, what to eat and where to stay. John Freely was born in the United States. He is a long-term resident of Istanbul and has written a number of books on Greece and Turkey. Paperback edition ISBN: 9781905131402, 352 pages. Read more

A guide to Italy's mountainous northwest, including the city of Turin and surrounding royal residences, Lake Maggiore, the mountains and wine country of Piedmont; and the craggy castles, Roman remains and alpine passes of the Valle d'Aosta. Landscape artist, nature lover and long-time Italy-resident Blue Guides author Paul Blanchard tours this beautiful region, cradle of the Italian nation and home of exceptional cuisine, providing fascinating details of its history, monuments and culture. Read more

A land on the great trade routes between east and west, sprinkled with the remains of old caravanserais, and including Cappadocia with its churches and underground 'cities'; the capital Ankara and its Museum of Anatolian Civilizations; Gordion, where Alexander unloosed the famous knot; Konya, with its tomb of the great Mevlana Rumi dervish; and the vast central plateau with its lakes and its Hittite, Hellenistic and Roman remains: ancient Pisidia (with Sagalassos), ancient Phrygia (the realm of King Midas) and the land of the Hittites (with Hattusa). Read more

A guide to the early history and archaeological sites of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, covering the ancient provinces of Lycia, Pamphylia, Cilicia and part of the Pisidia Heritage Trail. Included are Cnidus, site of Praxiteles’ statue of Aphrodite; Myra and Xanthus and the rock tombs of Lycia; the city of Antalya; Perge; Side; Alanya with its impressive walls; Selinus (where Trajan died); Silifke (where Frederick Barbarossa drowned); Tarsus (where St Paul was born) and the bay of Iskenderun, site of the battle of Issus, where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia. The guide ends near the Syrian border with the city of Antakya, ancient Antioch, near which St Simeon Stylites and other Christian ascetics lived their lives on top of tall pillars. Read more

Digital edition of the classic 2006 edition of Blue Guide to Southwest France, the most in-depth guide for the cultural traveller. Explores the history, art, architecture and archaeology of this popular part of the country, as well as its cuisine and the famous wines of Bordeaux. Read more