Lonely Planet Italy (Lonely Planet Italy) - Softcover

Damien Simonis; Nicola Williams; Lonely Planet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1864503521 ISBN 13: 9781864503524

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2002

Synopsis

From world-renowned cuisine to historical sites, sun-baked beaches to snow-capped mountains, Italy offers something for everyone. Discover it all, the famous and the forgotten, with this essential guide.

• 133 maps including full-colour Rome map section
• know your Romanesque from your Renaissance: colour special section on Italian art & architecture
• covers the unmissable sites, on and off the beaten track
• the lowdown on where to eat, drink and be merry, whether you crave pizza in Palermo or music in Milan
• easy-to-use, comprehensive language chapter

About this title

Review:

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Explore the riches of Italy with Lonely Planet's essential guide. Featuring a special color feature on Italian art and architecture, this book also contains insider's advice on the best pasta and gelati; skiing and trekking information, notes on history, culture and current politics; as well as practical food and accommodation suggestions for every budget. Delightful sidebars add insight into the culture, with details on everything from gladiators to mushroom picking. --Kathryn True

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About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1864503521
• ISBN 13: 9781864503524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5