Product Description

The Rough Guide to London is the most comprehensive and compelling guide to one of the world's most enthralling cities. A full-colour introduction gives an inspiring preview of the city's highlights - from the London Eye and Kew Gardens to Brick Lane and Notting Hill. Within the guide there is comprehensive background on all the sights and practical information to help you get the most out of your visit. There are authoritative reviews of hotels, pubs and restaurants, plus the latest take on London's nightlife and music scenes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1744475 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 688 pages

From Amazon.com
As a 10-year London veteran, London: The Rough Guide author Rob Humphreys offers the ultimate insider's view into how to get under the skin of the city he calls home. In addition to the detail-heavy "basics" like getting there, visas, money, and phones, this guide's specialty areas offer something for everyone including lesbian and gay London; classical music, opera, and dance; theater, cabaret, and cinema; galleries; shops and markets; sport; festivals and special events; kids' London; and an essential directory listing everything from lost luggage contact numbers to dentists.

Museums are delved into, often with room-by-room coverage, so you can pick your "must-sees" and better plan your visit. Italicized margin notes offer useful information including the nearest tube (subway) or train stations, where to get tickets, opening hours, and other helpful tidbits like "the river walk may not be accessible during very high tides." London's food has come a long way from shepherd's pie, and a restaurant directory boasts everything from Tex-Mex to a vegetarian's delight: lentil pizza.

To help you put it all into perspective, the back of the book offers an architectural chronology accompanied by main historical events, plus an enticing list of films and books that lend insight into the real London.

The Express, London, UK
Clear and comprehensive...compulsive reading...jam-packed with information.

People Magazine, USA
Impressive research on architecture and history, and thorough coverage of the capital's attractions.