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    Madrid: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 64min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Our Madrid tour begins with the grand royal palace and the great Cathedral of Almudena which was, in fact, only finished a few years ago. You'll then hear about where the city gets its name from and we'll tell you about its development from medieval backwater to capital of half of the world. We'll show the reveal the secret of one of the famous statues in the Madrid and then guide you through the oldest square, the grandest square and the liveliest while explaining what the Madrilenos do with grapes on New Year's Eve and why they eat so much ham. You'll see some of the grandest buildings of the early 20th century and learn about the bizarre tragedy that befel the owner of one of them as well as hearing the story of the violet seller. You'll not only know what's what and where to find it, but you'll get a real feeling for Madrid as you wander along to see some of the grandest buildings in the city before finishing your tour at the Golden Triangle of Art galleries. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000017/sp_mpcg_000017_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Paris - Romance and Revolution: mp3cityguides Walking Tour, Hörbuch, Digital, 60min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Blending an unlikely combination of romantic corners and revolutionary history, this tour of some of the quieter, less well known parts of the perennially romantic city of Paris actually starts at one of its liveliest, most famous sites: the Place de la Concorde. But here too we bring you something new - by revealing its names over the centuries as Paris was rocked by revolution and explaining what you're looking at as you look at it. We'll tell you, for instance, why Parisians would once have lived in terror of one of the grand mansions which borders it. Later, you'll learn about the best food shop in Paris and what monks have to do with cappuccino. The secrets of the Garnier Opera house are revealed and the tour goes on to show how one speech in the gardens of the Palais-Royal, although peaceful and rarely crowded today, sparked the French Revolution of 1789. After strolling through the romantic, historic Marais district and exploring one of the most elegant, tranquil squares in Paris, you'll arrive at the Place de Bastille, where you'll hear why its liberation was actually something of an anti-climax. Finally, you'll arrive in the charming but overlooked Ile Saint Louis with its quiet streets and excellent cafes and restaurants. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000009/sp_mpcg_000009_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    London: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 62min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. For over 2,000 years, London has been a centre of trade and politics - and a font of new ideas and trends in architecture, fashion and the arts. Our guide starts with the great Palace of Westminster, where we explain what happened on the fateful night of 16th October 1834 - and how it affected the magnificent building we see today. We'll talk about Westminster Abbey and its thousand-year-old history before we walk up Whitehall. We'll then name the dodgy character who built 10 Downing Street before visiting the little known official centre of London. Listeners can hear of Hitler's plans for Nelson's Column and then learn about the history of Buckingham Palace and The Mall, complete with their brothel and leper colony. After a visit to the monarchy's frequently overlooked "Senior Palace" we'll stroll along Piccadilly and explain where its name comes from. At Piccadilly Circus we'll reveal the official title of Eros and explain why Regent Street is so-called - as well as the real reason for its construction. Finally, we'll arrive at the shops and cafés of Covent Garden, where we'll discuss why this part of London has a "piazza" and reveal which famous character from stage and screen was inspired by a regular of that piazza. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000007/sp_mpcg_000007_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Rome - Vatican - Trastevere: mp3cityguides Walking Tour, Hörbuch, Digital, 55min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Your tour starts in Peter's Square where we explain why this great church was built here, what you can see as you look at it and why the Popes over the ages have had a difficult relationship with Rome. We'll also give you the name of the only English Pope - so far! After the crowds and noise of St Peters, walk with us down the calm, pretty Via Giulia and learn how it came to be built against the odds. We'll explain the macabre history of Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte and then lead you into the elegant Palazzo Farnese as we tell you about the great Farnese family - and some of the other families that have shaped Rome over the centuries. Then, coming bang up to date, we'll show you some of the funkiest clothes shops in Rome - for humans and dogs - before we head off to the Ghetto. Rome might be long associated with the Catholic church, but the city's Jewish population also has a turbulent and moving history. We'll point out the best restaurants and cafes along the way. Finally. we'll take you across the Tiber to Trastevere, where the churches, streets and the mood are all very different - but the ice cream is just as good, especially if you know where to look. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000012/sp_mpcg_000012_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Berlin: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 45min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Dynamic, cosmopolitan, and just a little bit decadent, Berlin is one of the fastest-changing cities in Europe. We'll talk you through its remarkable and often troubled history and show you the vibrant, creative Berlin of today. We start at the magnificent Reichstag and talk about its war-torn history - and its exciting modern incarnation. We then direct you round to the Brandenburg Gate, where we explain not only what you're looking at but we also put this historic symbol of Germany into context. Afterwards, we pay a visit to the new Holocaust Memorial, explain the thinking behind it - and reveal why it's proved to be so controversial. We then wander down Unter den Linden, hear about what the name means, and take a short detour over to Checkpoint Charlie.Then we take in the impressive architecture of Bebelplatz but also talk about the most shameful episode in the square's history - and point out the simple but moving memorial to that awful event that so many visitors miss. After the glorious Berlin cathedral, we finally we arrive at the TV Tower, and we'll tell you why it was such an embarrassment to the Communist regime that built it. We'll also tell you about the coolest bars, restaurants and shops, and show how the past, present, and future converge and sometimes clash in the Berlin of the 21st century. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000005/sp_mpcg_000005_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Barcelona Ramblas, Barri Gotic and El Born Tour: A Walking Tour of Barcelona's Historic Old City, Hörbuch, Digital, 74min
    As we stroll down this celebrated street, your guide to the Ramblas tell you its history - from the story behind its name to the role it played during the Spanish Civil War. We'll show you how to ensure that you come back to Barcelona and take you through the most beautiful food Market in the world.During this three or four hour tour of Barcelona, we'll tell you why the Placa Real was built and lead through the city's most ancient neighbourhood, known as 'The Call'. After visiting the charming Placa Sant Josep Oriol and Santa Maria del Pi, one of the most beautiful churches in the city and we'll explain why Barcelona's patron saint Saint Eulalia really should have kept her mouth shut.As your audio guide to Barcelona leads you to the cathedral we'll tell you why an egg shell is balanced on a fountain in the tranquil cathedral cloisters at certain times of the year. As we wander around the elegant Placa St Jaume, we'll talk about the dramatic events that took place there following the dark days of General Franco's dictatorship.In La Ribeira we'll point out to you the Picasso Museum so that you can book a ticket for later and avoid the queues. We'll show you the church of Santa Maria del Mar in El Born, a district which is now one of the hippest parts of Barcelona. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000024/sp_mpcg_000024_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Nice: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. It might be one of the world's most popular holiday destinations but Nice has a fascinating history. When they defeated the nearby Barbarians, the ancient Greeks celebrated by calling their city Nikaia after Nike, the goddess of Victory - and ever since Nice has occupied vital position in the Mediterranean as our Nice audio guide explains. As this Nice guide leads you through the street we'll tell you about the Englishman who established the Promenade des Anglais and his compatriot who introduced the noonday gun as well as the tragic story of the Roumanian founder of the celebrated Negresco Hotel. Hidden away amongst the cafes and displays of suntan lotion, your audio guide to Nice will show you the spot where a king, an emperor and a Pope met in Nice to make piece - and promptly fell out again. The composer of great hymns such as Abide with Me died in Nice and our Nice audio guide will point out where. After the vast modern Place Massena, our guide to Nice will show you around the Old Town, Le Vieux Nice with its beautiful flower market where Matisse once lived - and we'll tell you the grim story behind the religious order founded there. Our audio guide to Nice will tell you about the historic cathedral - and point out the best ice cream in town. You'll learn about one of the most intriguing but least well known museums and hear about Garibaldi, the great Italian leader's connection with Nice. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000020/sp_mpcg_000020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Edinburgh Walking Tour: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities.From its ancient palace and castle to the elegance of New Town, we'll show you the well-known - and less obvious - sites of Scotland's capital.Our tour includes: the New Scottish, Parliament, Holyroodhouse Palace, Cannongate Kirk, John Knox's House, St Giles Cathedral, The Greyfriars Bobby, the Castle, the National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street, and finally, New Town.We start our tour at one of Edinburgh's newest landmarks: the new Scottish Parliament, designed by Catalan architect Miralles. Then you'll hear about one of the city's oldest sites. In the 12th century, King David was hunting when he saw a stag with a cross or "rood" between its horns. This site prompted him to establish an abbey on that site, and we'll tell you how the great palace of Holyroodhouse developed over the centuries from this mythical event.As you walk up the Royal Mile, you'll hear about the history of Edinburgh from the settlers who set up camp where the castle is now through Scotland's struggles with English invaders and the time of the Covenant, which established its Presbyterian church. We'll show you John Knox's house and explain what his First Blast Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women actually meant. At St Giles Cathedral, we'll explain how this French saint came to become patron saint of Edinburgh. We'll tell you the moving story behind the Greyfriars Bobby, the dog who was so loyal to his master, before we move up to the Castle. You'll hear about how the great canon, Mons Meg, and the Honours of Scotland disappeared and were found again - in a very unlikely place. ungekürzt. Language: English. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000018/sp_mpcg_000018_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    London Shopping Guide: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 50min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Where is the new centre of London's fashion industry? Where are the funkiest retro shops? Which streets are best if you want to escape from the chain stores? What's the best way to experience the retail of madness of Oxford Street? What's happening to London's traditional tailors and gentleman's outfitters that you should know about? The mp3cityguides guide to shopping in London is a new and easy to use guide to London's shops. We start in Notting Hill by telling you how best to explore the market and where to find antiques, food and second hand clothes. We then tell you the history of the King's Road from Mary Quant's Bazaar to the arrival of the Sex Pistols and point out where you can still find interesting shops amongst the chains. Knightsbridge might be choked with traffic but the mp3cityguides' London Shopping Guide will show you where you can window shop in peace. We then move onto the West End and pick out the best individual shops. Savile Row is changing with traditional tailors becoming more open to new customers and funky new tailors opening shops on the Row. We'll also show you where you can get the best shirts in Jermyn Street. The market and the Piazza are what most people think of if you say Covent Garden but the best places to shop in Covent Garden are not the most well known. The shops in Neal Street and Seven Dials offer cutting edge design and are great if you're looking for labels, clothes and accessories that are out of the ordinary. Bermondsey and the area around the Oxo Tower are also great places to find interesting and exciting new designers and retailers - we'll tell you which ones to look out for and show you where they are with our unique edit-it-yourself pdf London shopping guide. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000021/sp_mpcg_000021_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Dublin: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 70min
    Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. As well as its bars and writers, Dublin is known for its Georgian architecture and this walking tour of Dublin starts at one of the most famous examples of this great building style. The Hugh Lane Gallery is Dublin's most celebrated art gallery and your guide to Dublin will tell you the history of the gallery and what to look out for inside. You'll also hear about the sad story behind it. The Irish are known as natural story tellers and the Children of Lir is one of Ireland's most celebrated and romantic fairytales. Your audio tour of Dublin will show you the statue dedicated to this tale and, of course, tell you the story itself. As you walk down O'Connell Street you'll learn about the history of Dublin and then you'll arrive at the Post Office Building, a key site in Ireland's struggle for independence. We'll also tell you about the monument of Light, also known as the Spike which is said to be the world's largest sculpture and, after we've pointed out the statue of James Joyce, your guide to Dublin will then lead you down to the Liffey. You'll hear about the H'penny Bridge and how it got its name and about the Custom House and James Gandon, the architect of this great Dublin landmark. Your downloadable tour will then lead you to the Irish Parliament Building and you'll develop your understanding of Dublin and its history as we talk about what you can see and we tell you about the history of what is known as the Irish House of Lords. Opposite is Trinity College and again you'll learn about the history of this great university and find out what to see if you want to go inside. Merrion Square, our next stop, is another great example of Dublin's Georgian architectural heritage. Hidden away is a statue of Oscar Wilde, once a resident of Merrion Square - opposite him, tellingly, is his pregnant wife Constance and the figure of a young man. PLEASE NOTE: ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000022/sp_mpcg_000022_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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