Lonely Planet Italy (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Italy (Travel Guide)

<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet Italy</I></B> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in a gondolier's sweet song while gliding past Venetian palaces, sample olives and wines as you traverse Tuscany's storybook hills, or be humbled amid thousands of years of Roman history and art; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy now! </P><P><B>Inside <I>Lonely Planet Italy</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> <B>-</B> hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> <B>-</B> eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, cuisine, wine, customs <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Rome map</B> (included in print version), plus over 137 colour maps <LI><B>Covers</B> Rome, Turin, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Milan, the Lakes, Dolomites, Venice, Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B><I>Lonely Planet Italy</I></B><B>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Italy, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights of Italy? Check out <B><I>Lonely Planet Discover Italy</I>,</B> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. <LI>Looking for a guide focused on Rome, Florence or Venice? Check out our <B><I>Lonely Planet Rome</I> </B>guide, <B><I>Florence & Tuscany</I></B> guide, and <B><I>Venice & the Veneto</I></B> guide for a comprehensive look at what each of these cities has to offer; <B>Lonely Planet Discover Rome</B>, a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions; or <B><I>Lonely Planet Pocket Rome</I></B>, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip<I>.</I> </LI></UL><P><B>Authors:</B> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </P>