Official Joint Guide of the heritage administrations. This volume contains more than 200 detailed portraits of Germany's finest stately homes, castles, gardens, abbeys and Roman remains. Apart from superb illustrations and key facts about the history and significance of these sites, the book lists opening times, addresses, and telephone and fax numbers. A full map of Germany and enlargements of its individual states provide a detailed overview, making journey planning easier. This guide will prove a useful companion for any art-loving traveller with its bright illustrations reflecting the present condition of every site, authoritative, easily readable information, up-to-date opening hours, and clearly presented maps. The book is also available in German, Italian or French