Italy (Visual Explorer Guide)

Over 150 striking images celebrating perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of Lakes Como and Garda to Tuscan vineyards, the glory of Venice’s canals and palaces, the magnificence of classical antiquity in Rome and Renaissance Florence, there is just so much of Italy to inspire and delight.

In over 150 striking images, Italy celebrates perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of lakes such as Como or Garda to the vineyards in Tuscany to the many beaches, from the pretty seaside towns of the Cinque Terre to the glory of Venice’s canals and palaces, from the magnificence of classical antiquity in Rome to the Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo to Renaissance Florence, there is just so much to feast on in Italy. But apart from the famous highlights, the book also features lesser known sides to the country, be it pretty, unexplored corners and examples of everyday life, or the abandoned cave towns of Puglia and the 16th century star-shaped town of Palmanova. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Italy is a stunning collection of images.

Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guidebooks and magazines. She has also written books on history, geography, and culture for adults and young people.