Cadogan Guides Italian Riviera & Piemonte - Softcover

Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860113087 ISBN 13: 9781860113086

Publisher: Cadogan Books, 2006

Synopsis

The Italian Riviera may not have the recognition of its more famous French equivalent, but as Cadogan's unique guide will show, it has all the ingredients for a breathtaking trip. Explore one of nature's most perfect suntraps, with its Neopolitan climate, diverse landscape and dazzling coastline or drive north to discover the fabulous mountains of northwest Italy. In 2006, the Winter Olympics arrive in Turin and details of new facilities in place for the event are included in this new edition. The key cities range from the glamorous Portofino to the medieval Genoa, home of pesto, noble palaces, art-filled churches and Italy's busiest ports. Along the way, travelers can also take in stylish Santa Margherita, the museum of the Antartic, the biggest aquarium in Europe and charming hilltop towns. Written by expert writers on Italy, this guide brings them both the vibrant and the tranquil sides of the Riviera.

About this title

About the Author:

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over forty books for Cadogan, including twenty in the Italy series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.

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'Italians are famously anarchic behind a wheel. The only way to beat the locals is to join them by adopting an assertive and constantly alert driving style. All drivers from boy racers to elderly nuns seem to tempt providence by overtaking at the most dangerous bend, and no matter how fast you are hammering along the autostrada, plenty will whiz past at supersonic rates.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Cadogan Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1860113087
• ISBN 13: 9781860113086
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 332