Travelers who savor the sophistication of city life and culture will find vivid, photo-filled descriptions of Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, and many other exciting and picturesque metropolitan centers across Europe. Nature lovers will be equally enchanted by spectacular scenery available to them in places that include the Swiss Alps, the Rhine Valley, the Norwegian fjords, and the Pyrenees. This digest of Europe's great travel destinations will appeal to both independent travelers and armchair voyagers, with its beautiful, evocative color photos, its entertaining, fact-filled text, its maps, and its helpful Fact File, which includes at-a-glance data on local currency, best times to travel, airports and other transportation services, and more. The author describes prime tourist destinations in 27 European countries, with advice on taking wine tours in France and Italy, enjoying the wonderful architecture of St. Petersburg, navigating the canals of Venice, exploring the Castles of Bohemia, and much more. Over 250 color photos and illustrations.