The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city's specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Get to know Paris with The Eyewitness Travel Guide.

    DK's Eyewitness Travel Guides: Chicago set the standard for the balance of sightseeing, historical and practical information. Whether going to see the Cubs at Wrigley Field, looking for a Chagall at the Art Institute, or heading to the top of the John Hancock Building, there is no better guide to show you what the "Windy City" has to offer. Includes a spectacular bird's-eye view of the Magnificent Mile, floor plans of the major museums, with excellent coverage of the city's nightlife, shops and markets.

    With the help of full-color photography and illustrated cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the stunning architecture of both cities, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing & Shanghai" allows you to visualize your destinations. Insider travel tips and DK's indispensable maps and street views of key areas will ensure that you can find your way through the hustle and bustle of these cultural hubs with ease.Detailed listings include the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets.

    This book is packed full of top 10 lists to help you plan where to go, what to see and where not to waste time in Belgium's four great cities.

    The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of cities and towns. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of this country region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while practical information will help you to get around by train, bus, or car.With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Denmark" truly shows you this destination as no one else can.

    With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.

    Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

    Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most beautiful and comprehensive guides on the market.

    Perfect for novice or seasoned travelers, "Eyewitness Costa Rica" is packed with illustrations and photographs as well as full-color maps, 3-D models, and comprehensive hotel and restaurant listings.New in this edition is a fifty-two-page field guide to Costa Rica's fascinating and varied wildlife and habitats, providing detailed information on local species, national parks and preserves, plus practical tips on how to plan your trip and photograph wildlife. With more than two million people visiting Costa Rica each year, "Eyewitness Costa Rica" is sure to appeal to everyone who wants to experience the best this diverse country has to offer."

    Take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides. Branded with DK's trusted and familiar "Eyewitness" style, these compact guides make finding the best every destination has to offer easier than ever before! Perfect for business travel and vacation, searching for the finest cuisine or the least expensive places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or the best deals on places to stay, the best family destination or the hottest nightspot, Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides provide current, useful information based on the insight of local experts to find the best of everything that each destination has to offer.

    With beautiful commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.

    Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

    "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Barcelona and Catalonia" will help you make the most of your trip and every lingering hour of the day and night. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this revised and updated guide. Plus, insider tips on living la vida Barcelona, from enjoying sangria in the Park Guell to sunning yourself in Port Olimpic's lesser-known corners. It also includes in-depth coverage of all Barcelona and Catalonia's unforgettable sights, such as Gaudi's extraordinary La Sagrada Familia church and the historic avenue of La Rambla. And, don't miss the suggested "Four Great Days in Barcelona." Each day maps out an itinerary ranging from "Gaudi Greats" to "Family Fun.""DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Barcelona & Catalonia" includes unique illustrated cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the region's stunning architectural marvels, plus 3-D aerial views of Barcelona's best districts to explore on foot. There's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers.The guide's indispensible pull-out city map is clearly marked with sights from the guidebook, to lead you straight to the best attractions Barcelona has to offer. You'll also find detailed street views of all the key sight seeing areas, transportation maps, and information on how to get around, from the best bus routes to the most useful tickets to buy for your stay.With beautiful, newly commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Barcelona and Catalonia" shows you what others only tell you."

    The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of cities and towns. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of this country region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while practical information will help you to get around by train, bus, or car. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland" truly shows you this destination as no one else can.

    Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.