Duncan J. D. Smith, známý jako The Urban Explorer, se vydává na cesty mimo vyšlapané stezky, aby odhalil skryté kouty a kuriózní lokace světa. Jeho jedinečné průvodce jsou navrženy tak, aby čtenářům přiblížily neobvyklá místa a osobnosti, které objevil během svých rozsáhlých cest po čtyřech kontinentech. S hlubokou náklonností k místům, o kterých píše, a s rozsáhlou fotodokumentací, Smith nabízí čtenářům poutavý pohled na méně známé aspekty historie a kultury. Jeho práce je výsledkem celoživotního zájmu o historii a archeologii, který se projevil již v dětství.
Cologne is a city waiting to be explored. The Urban Explorer uncovers more than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites, including Roman ruins and religious relics, forgotten fortresses and abandoned cemeteries, industrial relics and historic hotels.
Discover Europe with the ‘Only In’ Guides – only the most beautiful cities and their unusual sights! The ideal city guides for travellers who want to escape the crowds and go beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and unusual historical sights in one of Europe‘s most beautiful capital cities Hidden cellars, secret gardens, wild valleys, and forgotten cemeteries From prehistoric man and the Přemyslids to the Communist era and the Velvet Revolution The Faust House, the Hunger Wall, the British sewers, and the Alchemists' tower The Prague Bambino, a one-armed photographer, the headless knight, and John Lennon's Wall
A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects
Explore Europe with the ‘Only In’ Guides, showcasing beautiful cities and their unique sights. This illustrated guide covers over 80 unusual historical sites in Vienna, including hidden courtyards, little-known museums, and intriguing stories from the past. Ideal for both tourists and locals seeking new experiences.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' guides! These city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects. This guide to Budapest features more than 80 fascinating and unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great capital cities including; hidden caves, Turkish baths, eccentric museums and forgotten cemeteries.
Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground- breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual objects.
Revised and updated edition for 2023! Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Discover Dubrovnik's enthralling architecture, tumultuous history and artistic treasures with this explorer's guide to Croatia's culture capital.
Discover Boston's Revolutionary history, visionary urban planning and world- class cultural institutions with this explorer's guide to the Massachusetts' capital.
Discover Trieste's Habsburg-era glories, multi-ethnic influences and burgeoning cultural life with this explorer's guide to Italy's alternative city destination.
Discover the extraordinary secrets of the city of Zurich in this accessible travel guide. A complicated clock, an elephant in the woods, the emperor's paddle steamer, and the first "Dark Restaurant." There is obviously more to Zurich than banking, clean streets, and punctuality. This guide shows a very different side to Switzerland's largest city. Published by The Urban Explorer these city tales from new and unusual perspectives provide independent travelers with unforgettable memories. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds and get beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Eccentric museums, secret gardens, iconic structures, idiosyncratic shops, colorful characters and unusual places of worship.