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In the hinterland there are many beautiful villages and mountain walks that have yet to be discovered by tourists - perfect for adventurous travellers who want a taste of the real Italy. This fourth edition covers new, high-class hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants that reflect Liguria's rising status as a luxury destination - but, blessedly, one that doesn't always come with an expensive price tag. Also new in this edition is up-to-date advice on car parking (which can be tricky in parts of Liguria) and information on Genoa's new Museum of Emigration. With its mild climate, Liguria is a fabulous year-round destination with a strong regional identity of its own. Whether you're a gourmet traveller in search of pesto, trofie and freshly baked focaccia, a history buff on the hunt for Roman remains, a culture addict dazzled by Genoa's glittering palazzi and top-class museums, a hiker seeking a mountain escape, or a family heading for a well-earned beach-based break, Bradt's Liguria is the ideal guide for travellers of all ages and all budgets.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581408735410,"sku":"9781804691489","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804691489_98273ae0-adb4-435b-9205-64889a786bac.jpg?v=1786028110"},{"product_id":"9781804691960","title":"The Holocaust:  A Guide to Europe's Sites, Memorials and Museums","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew from Bradt is The Holocaust: Europe's Sites, Museums and Memorials, a unique travel guidebook to European locations that tell the story of the greatest crime ever perpetrated - the Nazi genocide of 6 million Jews and other persecuted groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years countries once reluctant to delve into the dark corners of their past have begun to document the history of the Holocaust and its aftermath. 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