Grand tour: Weekend wonders across EuropeThrough ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. With more than 50 countries across its length and breadth, the world second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor.This revised and updated edition of The New York Times 36 Hours Europe offers 130 expert itineraries to reveal the continent brightest gems and best-kept secrets. From Renaissance splendor in Florence to Flamenco in Seville, from luxurious Lake Como to easygoing Lisbon, youl find the antique and the cutting-edge, the renowned and the unexpected, and all distilled in neat 36-hour schedules, so you can transform your weekends into European adventures.Features: More than 4,500 hours worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay Practical recommendations for over 500 restaurants and 400 hotels Color-coded tabs and ribbons to bookmark your favorite cities in each region Nearly 800 photos Illustrations by Olimpia Zagnoli Easy-to-reference indexes Detailed city-by-city maps pinpoint every stop on your itineraryAlso available:36 Hours: USA & Canada36 Hours: Asia & Oceania36 Hours: Latin America & the Caribbean36 Hours: USA & Canada: East Coast36 Hours: USA & Canada: West Coast36 Hours: New York & Beyond36 Hours: Los Angeles & Beyond