Synopses & Reviews
Discover Croatia"s fabulous coast and Slovenia"s Alpine splendours. Party all night in Belgrade, then hide behind your shades as you stroll among Tirana"s wildly coloured buildings. Uncover the diverse culture, from Macedonia"s sumptuous Ottoman bazaars to Bosnia"s melange of mosques, churches and synagogues. Make your classic Balkan journey with the only guide to cover all of this fascinating region.
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Review
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Synopsis
Experience the best of this diverse region with our 2nd edition: you'll shiver with Mostar's bridge divers as they plunge into the icy waters below; listen for the saint's heartbeat at the tomb of Sveti Naum; and cast off your clothes - and your cares - when you swim off Dubrovnik's Lokrum Island.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Includes chapters on Kosovo and Montenegro
Unique color sections highlighting the best of the Balkans
Fascinating interviews with winemakers, archaeologists, a bar owner and a historian
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