Steven Q. Roman Bücher

"Berlitz Pocket Guide: Tallinn" covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include Toompea's Castle, the onion-domed Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Lower Town's picturesque medieval streets, interesting guildhalls and gothic Town Hall, Kadriorg's baroque palace and the Estonian Open Air Museum. You can read about places to visit in outlying areas such as Pirita and Maarjamae, as well as excursions to the towns of Parnu, Tartu and Haapsalu, and natural attractions including Lahemaa National Park, the Jagala Waterfall and Naissaar Island. The book contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment, as well as the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants, and useful expressions in Estonian. There are also special features on topics ranging from the Town Wall to World War II bombing ruins. Maps show Tallinn, Central Tallinn and the Gulf of Finland, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Tallinn is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this enchanting Baltic city, combining inspiring photography with insider tricks and tips to help you uncover the best of Tallinn. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit in the city, from the historic seat of power, Toompea Castle, to the dramatic Aleksander Nevski Cathedral and bustling Town Hall Square. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the 10 top attractions in Tallinn, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of things to do in Tallinn, including entertainment, nightlife, sports, shopping and activities for children. The book provides all the essential background on Tallinn's culture, including a brief history of Tallinn and an Eating Out chapter covering the city's cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.