The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes (Rough Guides)

"The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes" is the most authoritative guide to this exquisitely beautiful region. Clear maps and detailed coverage of every site and attraction, from dramatic Lake Garda and dreamy Lake Como to scenic journeys and unforgettable hideaways on charming Lake Maggiore and lesser-known lakes such as Orta, Iseo and Lugano. You can discover the majestic beauty of Verona, with its unforgettable open-air opera productions, as well as the best shopping in Milan and the finest art in Bergamo and Mantua (Mantova). Knowledgeable accounts of all the major tourist sites and the hidden gems that characterise the Italian Lakes bring the area's Baroque gardens and Renaissance palaces to life. You can rely on countless recommendations of the best restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and hotels in the Italian Lakes for every budget and to suit every taste. You can follow epic walks and cycle ways, explore lakeside villas, visit medieval villages - all with expert background on everything from local wines to a handy Italian-language menu reader. You can relax, draw breath and lose yourself in the beauty of the Italian Lakes, with sharp, intelligent writing from knowledgeable and experienced authors, whether you're planning a day trip or a leisurely holiday. You can make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes".

Lucy Ratcliffe is a travel writer and translator specializing in the northern Italian lakes. For more than ten years she has traveled and lived in the region, writing numerous guidebooks as well as translating texts on contemporary architecture. She is a contributor to Top 10 Italian Lakes and The Rough Guide to Italian Lakes. 

Matthew Teller is an experienced and accomplished travel writer. He has lived and worked in England, Egypt, Jersusalem, and elsewhere. He speaks English, Arabic, and Hebrew. He is author of The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, The Rough Guide to Jordan, and The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes (with Lucy Ratcliffe).