Twenty million tourists are drawn to Rome every year. They admire the Colosseum & St. Peter`s Cathedral, sit down on the Spanish Staircase, & stroll along the Campo de Fiori. But the Eternal City has much more to offer: secrets, clandestine spots, stories sunk into oblivion. Why, for example, is there a lighthouse, when Rome is not near the coast? Where is the grave of Pope Joan? What does the hangman`s cloak have to tell? Which landmark was nearly stolen? Where can you find the formula that supposedly turns lead into gold? Where do you get rewarded for impossible misbehaviour? & why is the world`s oldest baby hatch here, of all places? This book will bring you to spots that will show you Rome from a completely new side. ...

Theatre & pigtailed wigs
- there is far more to Salzburg than that, & more than the Salzburg Festival & Mozart, as well. This
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San Francisco: the home of hills & valleys, of dreamers & trailblazers, of hippies & hipsters. From the gold rush to the Golden Gate, the City by the Bay has always basked in the glow of its colourful & celebrated history & world-renowned landmarks. But for those who live & love on this compact seven-mile by seven-mile metropolis, San Francisco is a treasure trove of unusual neighbourhood sights & places that sparkle with the allure of hidden pleasures & local lore. Discover a stairway that transports you from the depths of the ocean to the heights of outer space; take a spin class amidst the grand elegance of a repurposed 1920s movie palace; or slide down a century-old sundial that sits at the centre of what was once California`s first racetrack for cars. This is the real San Francisco. Strung together, the 111 experiences gathered here tell the B-side story of the city once romantically known as the Paris of the West. ...

Sheffield is yet to be discovered. Were you aware that football`s first professional rule book was written in Sheffield, & that it is home to the oldest ground in professional use? Did you know that climbers the world over come to Stanage Edge for the challenges offered by one of the world`s most fearsome millstone grit escarpments? Did you know that the Arctic Monkeys grew up in Sheffield, & that you can see the room at Yellow Arch Studios where they rehearsed as schoolboys & cut their first album? Did you know that the steepest hill in the entire 2012 Tour de France is in Sheffield? Did you know that Sheffield`s craft breweries produce some of the finest beers in the world? Did you know that you can walk out of the centre of Sheffield, through parkl&, & directly into open countryside? You need this book fast then, don`t you, you soft `aporth! ...

It is no mere chance that Astrid Lindgren created such wonderful stories as ” Karlsson-on-the-Roof” & ” Mio, My Son” in Stockholm. The city is full of exciting, tragic, scurrilous, & startling tales surrounding such places. Do you know where the first house of worship for both Moslems & Christians in the whole world stands? Or where the entire apartment of a Nobel Prize winner was archived by a library? Where did Carl Gustav have his hair cut? Come along to 111 strange, wonderful, but always original spots holding surprises in store even for the natives of Stockholm. ...

When most people think of Minneapolis & St. Paul, they think of frigid winters & thousands of lakes. So most people who come explore the Twin Cities are in for a surprise. The truth is that this metropolis is where history, the arts & world cultures combine to create a dynamic community that is constantly reinventing itself. Bonded by the Mississippi River & studded with lakes, creeks, & waterfalls, this Midwestern destination is a place where nature meets the city with a flair unmatched by any other urban area in the United States. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul are packed with secrets & adventures. Visit the sites of St. Paul`s nefarious mobster past or paddleboard down a hidden canal that looks like a Monet landscape. Take in a show at the Minneapolis theatre where Prince played his first solo gig, ski on a lake decorated with ice luminaries, & sample lefse & lingonberries in a Norwegian market. Discover 111 places in the Twin Cities that will amaze & delight you, whether it`s your first visit or fifteenth, or you are a native daughter or son who is lucky enough to call this land of sky-blue waters your home. ...

Tokyo is a city that enshrines the past & the future, where the Far East meets the Western world. Time & again throughout its history, the city has been afflicted by natural disasters. Yet, despite total destruction, it has risen up again & again like a bamboo shoot in the wind. Thanks to the latest construction methods, today`s new buildings withstand even the strongest earthquakes & typhoons. But even without the influence of natural forces, the city constantly changes & renews itself. With this exceptional travel guide by Christine Izeki & Bjorn Neumann, you can easily explore the Tokyo Metropolis from unusual vantage points, far away from the crowded tourist tracks. The authors take you to unknown nooks & green oases in the middle of the concrete desert. They reveal where Japanese teens meet up & where the hippest cafes can be found. This guidebook is for anyone who wants to explore Tokyo from a different perspective while enjoying unique discoveries & the authentic culture of this international city. ...

Toronto, from its humble beginning as Muddy York, has emerged as an exemplary, world-class city. As the 4th largest urban area in North America, it is a treasure trove of obscure, trend-setting Canadian places. Ranked as one of the world`s leading places to live, it represents home to almost 20% of Canada`s population. Toronto has become the nation`s capital of business, culture, sports & entertainment. A place where you can take in the best of all sports, especially hockey, live music, art, & an award-winning culinary scene, all in a weekend. The city`s strength & roots come from its diverse population. Toronto takes from its indigenous & British past, a welcoming & collaborative twist on this dynamic multicultural city. Toronto has been described as a city within a green space. Hike inner city trails along the many ravines. Ride in a canoe or skate along the water`s edges. Take the longest streetcar ride in North America through flourishing neighbourhoods, full of hidden gems to discover. Find the small artisanal ice creameries, wander the graffiti alleys, or make music at a karaoke cocktail lounge. Explore the allure of the 6ix, with 111 Places in Toronto That You Must Not Miss. ...

The Serenissima, the fair Lady, is increasingly growing to be the Disney World of the super-rich
- but isn`t that what she always
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As you catch your first glimpse of the crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda with its endlessly long banks, you instantly begin envisioning sunset strolls through picturesque fishing villages & abandoning yourself to dolce far niente
- the ineffable sweetness of doing nothing. Quite close by, Verona beckons you too
- the city of the most famous & tragic lovers in the world, Romeo & Juliet, & of the ancient Roman arena with its annual opera festival. These are the sights & stories that leap to mind when one thinks of this region. But did you also know that the world`s second-shortest river flows here? Or that the village of Limone did not get its name from its groves of lemon trees? Have you heard the true story of Juliet`s famous balcony? Or the circumstances surrounding the 13th-century ” Casa di Romeo”
- the house in which the handsome young suitor could very well have lived? This guide will lead you to 111 special places rarely mentioned in conventional travel books, but which lend this history-laden idyll its sensual magic.


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