Inspiring photography, insider tips, cultural interpretation, and
expert advice are hallmarks of these bestselling travel guides, ensuring
a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination.
Italy offers a perfect combination of art, culture, monuments, food,
fashion, shopping and fun. The natural landscapes are unique in their
variety and completely harmonized with human activity. This book takes
its readers on a journey through the peninsula, in the company of one of
the best-known Italian tourist guides. There are practical tips on
organizing a tour, descriptions of the history and the culture of Italy,
its art and artisan movements, and of course, the cuisine. The chapters
of the guide will provide the traveler with a well-structured,
untrammeled guide to the beauties of Italy, starting with the legendary
capital Rome, and followed by the regional attractions. Come with us as
we visit Lombardy and its lakes, view the splendors of Venice, and
travel from Emilia Romagna to the "regions of the monasteries" in the
Apennines and on to the gems of southern Italy--the islands of Sicily
and Sardinia. Every aspect of Italian life is dealt with in the numerous
information boxes that describe a wide range of activities for tourists
seeking unforgettable experiences. Follow in the steps of the Grand
Tour; take part in the Palio di Siena, explore the trulli in Puglia;
walk through medieval Rome; enjoy a truffle tasting; explore the Chianti
vineyards by car...
