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Guide Article / Restaurants in Chicago

International Dining in Chicago

While the term "ethnic restaurant" is often synonymous with casual, low-priced spots, Chicago chefs have taken world cuisine to new, fine-dining heights. At Topolobampo, chef Rick…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chicago

Best Antique Stores

Antique Resources: This spot specializes in antique lighting fixtures, especially French chandeliers, and also features a good array of Georgian furniture. 1741 W. Belmont Ave. tel.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Chicago

The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Chicago

The nickname "Magnificent Mile" -- hyperbole to some, an understatement to others -- refers to the roughly mile-long stretch of North Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago…

Guide Article / In Depth in Barcelona

History in Barcelona

Early Days: Iberians, Greeks & Romans (5th century B.C.-4th century A.D.) Long before any conquerors arrived, the plains surrounding the spot where Barcelona now stands were…

Guide Article / In Depth in Munich

Art & Architecture in Munich

Romanesque -- Bavarian art, as we know it today, had its beginning during the 10th and early 11th centuries, an era identified as the Ottonian period in honor of Emperor Otto I.…

Guide Article / In Depth in Munich

Early History in Munich

The Bridge over the Isar Munich is a young city compared with some of its neighbors. It had its origins in 1156 in an unpleasant struggle between two feudal rulers over the right to…

Guide Article / Amsterdam In Context

History in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Origins The earliest inhabitants of what is now The Netherlands were three tribal groups who settled the marshy deltas of the Low Countries in the dawn of recorded history.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Massa Marittima

Getting There in Massa Marittima

By Bus -- By far the most regular RAMA (tel. 199-848-787 in Italy; www.ramamobilita.it) bus connection is with Follonica (approx. hourly; 35 min.), which itself it best reached by rail…

Guide Article / Tuscany and Umbria

The Best Towns to Visit in Tuscany and Umbria

San Gimignano: The "Medieval Manhattan" bristles with more than a dozen tall stone towers, all slightly askew. It wins the "Most Densely Decorated Church" award for its old Duomo,…

Guide Article / Tuscany and Umbria

The Best Wines & Vineyards in Tuscany and Umbria

Chianti Classico: Italy's most famous wine. Chianti is as variable as it is versatile, and while there's plenty of mass-produced cheap wine out there, the vintners of the Chianti…

Guide Article / Tuscany and Umbria

Best Dining Bets in Tuscany and Umbria

Cibrèo (Via Andrea del Verrocchio 8r, Florence; tel. 055-234-1100; www.edizioniteatrodelsalecibreofirenze.it): The amalgamated country-style decor of this restaurant belies its status…

Guide Article / Tuscany and Umbria

The Best Festivals and Celebrations in Tuscany and Umbria

Florence's Calcio Storico: First, divide the city into its traditional neighborhoods for teams, cover Piazza Santa Croce with dirt, and don Renaissance costumes. Next, combine two…

Guide Article / Tuscany and Umbria

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Tuscany and Umbria

A Crash Course in Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture: Tuscany and Umbria are stuffed with the planet's best art and architecture -- from frescoed chapels to giant civic paintings…

Guide Article / In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria

Today in Tuscany and Umbria

Tuscany and Umbria primarily rely on two economic resources: tourism and the land -- both of which are inextricably linked. Visitors flock to the region to see the priceless art, but…

Guide Article / In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria

Art & Architecture in Tuscany and Umbria

From Classical to Romanesque: the 8th Century B.C. to the 12th Century A.D. Ancient Art -- The Etruscans were prodigious town builders. In architecture, they used the load-bearing…

Guide Article / In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Tuscany and Umbria

Literature Nonfiction -- Aside from the more scholarly texts, the cornerstone of any traveler's education on this part of the world is Mary McCarthy's Stones of Florence. It is less of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria

History in Tuscany and Umbria

The Umbri and the Etruscans (9th C. B.C.-3rd C. B.C.) Although Neanderthals, ancient Homo sapiens, and Paleolithic and Bronze Age humans left some of their bones and tools lying about,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria

Food & Drink in Tuscany and Umbria

The genius of Tuscan and Umbrian cooking is in its simplicity. Fancy sauces aren't needed to hide the food because Tuscans use pure, strong flavors and the freshest of ingredients. The…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Tuscany and Umbria

In One Week in Tuscany and Umbria

This route brings you to Italy's must-see destinations: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and the Chianti. Days 1-2: Florence The sights most easily tackled together are the Cathedral, the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Tuscany and Umbria

In Two Weeks in Tuscany and Umbria

Two weeks will give you enough time to see Tuscany's top destinations with some additional time to sample the treasures of Umbria and the pleasures of the Val d'Orcia.  Days 1-2:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Tuscany and Umbria

For Families in Tuscany and Umbria

This 10-day itinerary brings you to Tuscany's best family-oriented attractions. It's rather light on churches and art, and heavier on outdoor fun, often with parts of the day devoted…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Tuscany and Umbria

For Food and Wine Lovers in Tuscany and Umbria

This 2-week loop includes some of the best-known of Italy's winegrowing regions, a few oenological surprises, and some major artistic sights, too, as neither man nor woman can live on…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Kauai

Best Dining Bets in Kauai

Bar Acuda (tel. 808/826-7081): After starting two successful restaurants in San Francisco (the Slow Club and 42°), chef/owner Jim Moffat moved to the tiny town of Hanalei and opened…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Florence

Shopping A-Z in Florence

Here's what to buy in Florence: leather, fashion, shoes, marbleized paper, hand-embroidered linens, artisan craft goods, Tuscan wines, jewelry, pietre dure (known also as "Florentine…

Guide Article / In Depth in Cuba

Today in Cuba

Cuba was one of the major stories of the 20th century, from the stunning overthrow of the dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 by a ragtag revolutionary army to Fidel Castro's tenacious…