The Rough Guide to Estonia Latvia Lithuania Rough Guide to the Baltic States Estonia Latvia Lithuania

"The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to stay. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities; the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands; the lost-in-time medieval villages; and, the unique festivals, and the long, dune-backed beaches. The guide's handy events calendar will help you plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events - everything from jazz, folk and horror movie festivals to ballet, medieval feasts and crafts fairs. Plus, there's expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of the Baltic States, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Make the most of your break with "The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania". Contents 3......Page 5 Colour section 1......Page 3 Introduction 6......Page 8 When to go 11......Page 13 Things not to miss 14......Page 16 Basics 25......Page 28 Getting there 27......Page 29 Festivals 34......Page 36 Outdoor activities 37......Page 39 Travel essentials 39......Page 41 Guide 45......Page 48 1 Estonia 45......Page 49 Introduction and basics 45......Page 51 1.1 Tallinn 59......Page 61 1.2 Western Estonia 89......Page 91 1.3 Eastern Estonia 115......Page 117 2 Latvia 147......Page 149 Introduction and basics 147......Page 151 2.1 Riga and around 159......Page 161 Food and drink colour section following 184......Page 187 2.2 Western Latvia 193......Page 199 2.3 Eastern Latvia 216......Page 222 3 Lithuania 233......Page 239 Introduction and basics 233......Page 241 3.1 Vilnius and around 247......Page 253 3.2 Eastern and central Lithuania 288......Page 294 The great outdoors colour section following 312......Page 319 3.3 Western Lithuania 328......Page 338 Contexts 353......Page 364 History 355......Page 365 Books 372......Page 382 Baltic folk music 379......Page 389 A history of the Baltic States in seven musical incidents 385......Page 395 Language 389......Page 400 Estonian 391......Page 401 Latvian 395......Page 405 Lithuanian 399......Page 409 Small print & Index 405......Page 415 The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States, with inspiring colour photos, clear maps and in-depth descriptions of everything from Tallinn's most atmospheric drinking dens to the countries'finest sandy beaches and the best nature trails.Dip into the full colour introduction to get an idea of the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The guide itself features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, as well as full coverage of smaller towns and villages and the distinctive landscapes of lakes, forests and national parks, and practical advice to help your travels run smoothly. It also contains tips on the best places for hiking, canoeing and birdwatching, as well as detailed maps for every region, and up-to-date reviews of accommodation, restaurants and nightlife. Two new-look colour sections give the lowdown on food and drink and the great outdoors. This new edition also features a handy events calendar to help plan your trip across the Baltics to coincide with the best events - there's everything from jazz, ballet, chamber music and film festivals on offer throughout the year - as well as expert background on musical traditions, from the birth of Lithuanian free jazz to Estonia's first punk rock concert.Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. A travel guide to the Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Whether you're looking for accommodation or great places to eat, it helps you find the places to stay. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities; the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands; the lost-in-time medieval villages; and, more. This guide is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to stay