Lonely Planet Discover Italy


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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet Discover Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the might of ancient Rome, explore a city of marble built on a lagoon in Venice, and dine on the freshest food and finest wine imaginable-all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Italy: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, food, wine, literature, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, the Italian way of life culture, Italian design Covers Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Italian Lakes, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Sicily, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Italy is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Italy's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Going for a short break or weekend? Try Pocket Rome; Pocket Milan & the Lakes; Pocket Venice and Pocket Florence & Tuscany, our handy-sized guides focused on top sights and local life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




Kids' Travel Guide - Italy


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Together with Leonardo, their tour guide, your kids will have so much fun discovering Italy-its history and geography, flags and symbols, food and culture, and even some useful words in Italian! Leonardo makes it interesting with "juicy information," challenging quizzes, special tasks, and colorful activities.




Eating My Way Through Italy


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"After a lifetime of living and eating in Rome, Elizabeth Minchilli is an expert on the city's cuisine. While she's proud to share everything she knows about Rome, she now wants to show her devoted readers that the rest of Italy is a culinary treasure trove just waiting to be explored. Far from being a monolithic gastronomic culture, each region of Italy offers its own specialties. While fava beans mean one thing in Rome, they mean an entirely different thing in Puglia. Risotto in a Roman trattoria? Don't even consider it. Visit Venice and not eat cichetti? Unthinkable. Eating My Way Through Italy, celebrates the differences in the world's favorite cuisine"--Provided by publisher.




Explore! Italy


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Discover Milan


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Are you craving for an authentic taste of Milan? Are you worried about wasting your time and money on tourist traps? Do you let your taste buds lead the way on vacation? Trying to sample the genuine flavors of Italy away from the masses? Travel blogger and food-and-wine tour planner Thea Duncan has spent almost two decades discovering Italy's most sensational boutiques, bites, and sights. And now she'll show you Milan's best-kept secrets to help you savor every last bite of your gastronomic trip."Discover Milan: A Local Shares What to Do and Where" is your all-in-one resource for uncovering history and culture through cuisine. Through Duncan's corner-to-corner coverage, you'll arrive with the perfect plan to experience the best of authentic Italian hospitality. Her insider scoops will send you to the most spectacular locations, artisan outlets, and hidden mouth-watering eateries, all while covering just about any budget and staying fun! In "Discover Milan", you'll get: - Curated lists of much-loved gelato, cafés, pastry shops, pizzerias, and restaurants - Top recommendations on hip independent boutique hotels and luxurious five-star resorts - Guides to local producers of high-quality commodities and special mementos - Conveniently organized sections for each neighborhood and its undiscovered culinary gems - Meal suggestions that range from tasty budget-friendly snacks to seven-course feasts - Personal anecdotes from the author to bring you even closer to the true Milan lifestyle and much, much more! "Discover Milan" is your must-have handbook for a unique Italian adventure. If you like heading off the beaten track, sampling cultural delicacies, and exclusive insights from a local, then you'll love Thea Duncan's Milanese manual. Buy "Discover Milan" to help you enjoy a delectable slice of Italy today!




C Is for Ciao


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Presents the letters of the alphabet with each letter represented by a historical or cultural aspect of Italy, including A for aqueducts, D for Da Vinci, and S for the Sistine Chapel.




Italian Chic


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Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, Renaissance art of Florence, graceful canals of Venice, high fashion of Milan, signature pasta alla bolognese of Bologna, colorful architecture of Portofino and winking blue waters of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, among many others. Italians themselves live effortlessly amid all this splendor, knowing instinctively just the type of outfit to throw on, design element to balance, or delectable ingredient to add.




Wild Swimming Italy


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The Wild Swimming series travels to Italy to explore freshwater lakes, mountain and lagoons. Dip in to the emerald-green plunge pools of Sicily and swim at river beaches in Campania. Discover the secret hot springs of Tuscany and amazing waterfalls of the Dolomiti. Explore the hidden shores of Lake Como and Garda. Perfect for family explorers or romantic adevnturers, this stunning travel book combines beautiful photography with all the practical information you'll need to get off the beaten track, including maps, directions, grid references and walk-in times, and recommendations for canoe trips, campsites and tavernas.




The Italian Heritage Tours


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The Italian Heritage Tours By: Remo Faieta, Ph. D. Tour guide Remo Faieta, Ph.D. takes you on one of his tours to Italy to see the sites and learn about history, culture, arts, local people, food, and personal stories of fellow travelers. If you are looking for a reason to travel with peace of mind to this magnificent country, learn the language, or even learn more about your heritage, look no further than Faieta’s tour.




DK Eyewitness Italy


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Discover the Italian knack for la dolce vita. Whether you want to explore the evocative ruins of an ancient empire, traverse Tuscany's vineyard-cloaked hills, or simply sip espresso and watch the world go by, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Italy has to offer. From erupting volcanoes to magnificent coastal scenery, this breath-taking country is rich in natural beauty. And with more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than anywhere else on Earth, there is no better place to experience the glories of European art and architecture. Of course, Italy is not only a magnificent feast for the eyes; famous for some of the world's finest food and wine, the country's vibrant gastronomic traditions differ from one town to the next. Our annually updated guide brings this captivating country to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of Italy's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - detailed maps and walks make navigating the country easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of Italy, from Venice and Rome, to Sicily and Sardinia Planning a city break? Try our DK Eyewitness Rome or the pocket-friendly Top 10 Rome for top 10 lists to all things Rome.