Published: 1999
Total Pages: 504
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Fodor's upCLOSE are designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE point the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune. See all the sights worth seeing, from Berlin to the Black Forest Medieval castles, Baroque palaces, Gothic cathedrals Amazing nooks and neighborhoods in every city Art, art, art: Museums, galleries, churches, outdoor sculpture The Romantic Road, the Rhine, the Baltic Coast Find the special small hotels and the coziest B&Bs Where to stay that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg) City-center digs that give maximum bang for the buck Hilltop hideaways, hip hostels Friendly inns in the country, farms where you can sleep in the hayloft Where to pitch your tent Eat & drink with the locals, catch the coolest nightlife Biergarten and Brauhauser markets, Imbifs stands, picnicking Where to eat eel soup, Sauerbraten, Black Forest cake Artsy cafes, trendy bars, late-night clubs Jazz festivals, classical music events, wine fetes, and more Practical info, great maps Airfare deals and how to get around Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds Clear, easy-to-read maps