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Guide Article / Restaurants in Montreal

Late-Night Eateries in Montreal

Late-Night Bites Most Montréal restaurants serve until 10 or 11pm, but sometimes you need a meal or just a snack a little later. Besides the fact that Chinatown never seems to close,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Montreal

The Bar Scene in Montreal

Some nightclubs, restaurants, and bars position themselves as supper clubs: all-in-one venues where you go for drinks, stay for dinner, and then hang around drinking and possibly…

Guide Article / In Depth in Montreal

Today in Montreal

What makes both Montréal and Québec City special are the way they meld the very old and very new. In Québec City, the centuries-old walls that provided military protection are still in…

Guide Article / In Depth in Montreal

Food & Drink in Montreal

“Classic” Montréal and Québec City cuisine is a spin on French foodthat highlights local ingredients long available in New France such as root vegetables, maple syrup, and game such as…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Montreal

Walking Tour 2 in Montreal

Downtown Start: Bonaventure Métro station Finish: Musée des Beaux-Arts and the lively rue Crescent Time: 2 hours Best Times: Weekdays in the morning or after 2pm, when the streets hum…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Montreal

Walking Tour 1 in Montreal

Vieux-Montréal Getting there: If you’re coming from outside Vieux-Montréal, take the Métro to the Place d’Armes station, which lets off next to the Palais des Congrès, the convention…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Montreal

In Three Days in Montreal

The Best of Montréal in 3 Days: The Great Outdoors If you’ve followed the above itineraries on Days 1 and 2, you’ve already visited Montréal’s primary must-see sights. Today, take in…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

The Best Town Squares in Rome

Piazza Navona: Built on the ruins of the Stadium of Diocletian, this dramatic baroque square is the most theatrical in Rome, either by day or night. It's known for its trio of…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Best Dining Bets in Rome

Best for Romance: A great place to pop the question or just enjoy a romantic evening is Sapori del Lord Byron, in the Hotel Lord Byron, a stunner of a place that also just happens to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Best Hotel Bets in Rome

Best Historic Hotel: The truly grand St. Regis Grand, was created by César Ritz in 1894, with the great chef Escoffier presiding over a lavish banquet. It was the first hotel in town…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Rome

Walking through Ancient Rome: A vast, almost unified archaeological park cuts through the center of Rome. For those who want specific guidance, we have a walking tour that will lead…

Guide Article / Hotels in Rome

Neighborhoods in Rome

Around Vatican City & Prati For many, this is a rather dull area to be based in. It’s well removed from the ancient sites, and though Prati has some good restaurants, the area…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Neighborhoods in Rome

Near Vatican City—If you just want a quick, tasty sandwich before or after your Vatican safari, Duecento Gradi ★★, is a topnotch panino joint with lots of yummy choices, right across…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Piazza Navona and Nearby Attractions in Rome

Centro Storico Just across the Tiber from the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo lies the true heart of Rome, the Centro Storico, or “historic center,” the triangular wedge of land that…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Especially for Kids in Rome

There’s a real “Jekyll and Hyde” quality to exploring Rome with kids. On the one hand, it’s a capital city, big, busy, and hot, and with public transportation that doesn’t always work…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

The Performing Arts in Rome

Rome's premier cultural venue is the Teatro dell'Opera, which may not be Milan's legendary La Scala, but offers stellar performances nevertheless. The outstanding local troupe is the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

Today in Rome

Rome is a city of images, vivid and unforgettable. One of the most striking is dawn from Janiculum Hill as the city's silhouette, with its bell towers and cupolas, comes gradually into…

Guide Article / In Depth in Rome

Food & Drink in Rome

You'll find restaurants of international renown here and an infinite number of trattorie and rosticcerie that offer good meals at moderate prices. The main meals are from noon to 3pm…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Rome

The Castelli Romani in Rome

For the Roman emperor and the wealthy cardinal in the heyday of the Renaissance, the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles) exerted a powerful lure, and they still do. The Castelli aren't…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Rome

Ostia in Rome

24km (15 miles) SW of RomeThe ruins of Rome’s ancient port are a must-see for anyone who can’t make it to Pompeii. It’s an easier day trip than Pompeii, on a similar theme: the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Rome

In Two Days in Rome

If you thought Day 1 was hectic, wait until you sample our agenda for Day 2. Fortify yourself with a good breakfast and wear a pair of sturdy walking shoes. The great challenge of St.…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

Best Dining Bets in Istanbul

Noshing waterside at Eminönü: For 12 to 14 hours a day, the Tarihi Eminönü Balikçisi grills fresh fish quay-side, wrapped in a roll and presented for a spectacular 3TL by a gracious…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

The Best Views in Istanbul

Istanbul is a city of rooftops, attracting refugees from the sticky Mediterranean summers up above the eaves for a breath of fresh sea air. Are the views the bonus, or are the breezes?…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

Sights along the Bosphorus in Istanbul

For over 2,500 years, kings and commanders have confronted the challenge of the Bosphorus, building rudimentary bridges out of boats and floating jetties to increase the size of their…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Istanbul

The Bar Scene in Istanbul

The destinations listed here include restaurants, pubs, bars, and water-pipe cafes. None of these charge a cover; but depending on the type of place you choose, it's perfectly…