Northern Italy - Emilia Romagna


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Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide - Travel information and holiday advice featuring Bologna, Ferrara, Modena, Parma, Ravenna, Rimini and the Republic of San Marino. Also included are art towns, beaches, accommodation, restaurants, FICO Eataly, local food and culture, history, architecture, maps, the Po Plain, Apennines, skiing and Italian cars.




Italy travel guide 2023


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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 'Italy Travel Guide 2023: Exploring the Heart of Europe with Expert Advice and Language Tips.' Discover the magic of Italy as we guide you through its rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty. This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to an immersive experience in the land of timeless art, delectable cuisine, and warm-hearted locals. Our guide is more than just a collection of travel tips; it's your trusted companion, offering expert insights and recommendations to make your Italian journey truly exceptional. With in-depth chapters on history, activities, safety, and practical travel advice, we've left no stone unturned to ensure you explore Italy with confidence and wonder. What sets our guide apart is the bonus chapter on 'Language Tips.' Unlock the doors to local culture and forge meaningful connections with Italians by learning essential phrases and language tips. Whether you're savoring an authentic Italian meal, seeking directions to hidden gems, or simply engaging in friendly conversation, our language tips will empower you to bridge the gap and immerse yourself in the local way of life. Benefits of 'Italy Travel Guide 2023' at a glance: - Expert Advice: Benefit from the knowledge of seasoned travelers and local experts who share their insights, so you can make the most of your trip. - Comprehensive Itineraries: Find detailed information on sightseeing, cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights to craft your perfect itinerary. - Health and Safety Guidance: Prioritize your well-being with tips on health preparations, safety precautions, and staying healthy while traveling. - Practical Travel Tips: Navigate Italy with ease using packing advice, transportation guides, and local customs insights. - Language Tips: Connect with locals and enhance your travel experience with useful Italian phrases and cultural tips. Italy is the heart of Europe, a place where history and




Rick Steves Sicily


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Swim in the sparkling Mediterranean, marvel at the peak of Mount Etna, and get to know this region's timeless charm: with Rick Steves on your side, Sicily can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Mount Etna and the Byzantine mosaics of Monreale to the Ballarò street market and Siracusa's puppet museum How to connect with culture: Savor seafood-centric cuisine made from ancient recipes, catch an opera performance at the Teatro Massimo, or sample authentic Marsala wine Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local Nero d'Avola Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and useful Italian phrases Over 350 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Palermo, Cefalù, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Ragusa and the Southeast, Catania, Taormina, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Sicily.




Rick Steves Italy


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From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience Italy with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato How to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals) Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Updated to reflect changes that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic up to the date of publication Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Venice, Padua, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Hill Towns of Central Italy, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy.




DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy


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With its snow-capped mountain ranges, rolling countryside and scenic coastline, Northern and Central Italy is the perfect location for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads Northern and Central Italy, which contains 25 amazing drives across the region, from the romantic hilltop towns of Tuscany and Umbria to the picturesque lakes of Lombardy and the Veneto. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Northern and Central Italy at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Inside Back Roads Northern and Central Italy: - 25 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the stunning vistas of the Passo di Monte Giovo, Chianti vineyards of Tuscany and the olive groves on the shores of Lake Garda - A laminated pull-out road map of Northern and Central Italy helps you navigate with ease - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the Italian rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Barbaresco, Cuneo, San Carlone, Varese, Como, Brunate, Bergamo, Erbusco, Arco, Gargnano, Salò, Mantua, Merano, Brunico, Bolzano, Alpe di Siusi, Laghi Fusine, Trieste, Verona, Venice, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Treviso, Ferrara, Ravenna, Genoa, Portovenere, Camogli, Riomaggiore, Fiesole, Anghiari, Ponte Buriano, Volpaia, San Miniato, San Galgano, Castiglione d'Orcia, San Casciano dei Bagni, Orvieto, Arezzo, Perugia, Arrone, Rieti to Lago di Corbara, Città di Castello, Jesi, Rimini, Fano, Loreto, Grottammare and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to Italy? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy.




Michelin Green Guide Spain


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This eBook version of the Green Guide Spain reveals a land renowned for its culture, heritage and geographical diversity. Spain's beaches and mountains mix effortlessly with dynamic cities packed with world-class museums, superb dining and fantastic shopping. Visit a Rioja winery, admire Barcelona’s Modernist architecture, or island-hop across the Canaries. New regional introductions, Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, walking and driving tours, detailed maps, and suggested restaurants and hotels for a variety of budgets allow travelers to plan their trip carefully, or to be spontaneous in their journey.




Fodor's Essential Italy 2022


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Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 80 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Ancient Sites in Rome,” “Italy’s Best Beaches,” “Architectural Wonders in Venice,” “Hilltop Villages in Tuscany,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, wine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Sistine Chapel,” “Cruising the Grand Canal,” and “Who’s Who in Renaissance Art” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Planning on visiting nearby European countries? Check out Fodor’s Essential France, Fodor’s Essential Spain, and Fodor’s Essential Switzerland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports


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Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.




Frommer's Northern Italy


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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Insights into Northern Italy's top travel options, including Cinque Terre hikes; Venice Carnevale parties; Great Dolomite Road drives; and custom itineraries for skiers and gourmands. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com




Ravenna


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A riveting history of the city that led the West out of the ruins of the Roman Empire At the end of the fourth century, as the power of Rome faded and Constantinople became the seat of empire, a new capital city was rising in the West. Here, in Ravenna on the coast of Italy, Arian Goths and Catholic Romans competed to produce an unrivaled concentration of buildings and astonishing mosaics. For three centuries, the city attracted scholars, lawyers, craftsmen, and religious luminaries, becoming a true cultural and political capital. Bringing this extraordinary history marvelously to life, Judith Herrin rewrites the history of East and West in the Mediterranean world before the rise of Islam and shows how, thanks to Byzantine influence, Ravenna played a crucial role in the development of medieval Christendom. Drawing on deep, original research, Herrin tells the personal stories of Ravenna while setting them in a sweeping synthesis of Mediterranean and Christian history. She narrates the lives of the Empress Galla Placidia and the Gothic king Theoderic and describes the achievements of an amazing cosmographer and a doctor who revived Greek medical knowledge in Italy, demolishing the idea that the West just descended into the medieval "Dark Ages." Beautifully illustrated and drawing on the latest archaeological findings, this monumental book provides a bold new interpretation of Ravenna's lasting influence on the culture of Europe and the West.