<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet <i>Western Europe</i> </b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip fine wine in a Parisian cafe, explore the ruins of Rome or party through the night in the bars of Berlin; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Western Europe and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's <i>Western Europe</i> Travel Guide:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, and customs and etiquette</li><li><b>Over 95 maps</b> </li><li><b>Covers</b> Austria, Belgium &amp; Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland &amp; Liechtenstein, and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet</b> <b><i>Western Europe</i></b> <b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Western Europe, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for just the highlights of Europe? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's Discover</b><b>Europe</b><b>,</b> a photo-rich guide to the region's most popular attractions.</li><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b>Europe</b>guide. </li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>