America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated every year! Frommer's Italy features gorgeous color photos and maps of the most of the ancient and modern cities, classical architecture and ruins, vineyards, villages, and gorgeous countryside vistas that await you. Much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition--and now with increased island coverage, this is simply the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy.

It's personally researched and full of candid opinions. Our authors have chosen the very best places to stay, from the grand hotels of Rome and the chic resorts of Capri to charming and affordable inns and small hotels in regions like Tuscany and the Lake District. And of course, we'll make sure that you dine memorably throughout Italy, whether you're splurging on a world-class restaurant in Florence or looking for a little-known trattoria that serves all the classics.

Wherever you go, you'll rely on Frommer's for authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the historic, artistic, and cultural treasures. You'll get a complete shopper's guide, the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, and a complete shopper's guide. Frommer's Italy even features a color fold-out map!

List of Maps.

1 What’s New in Italy.

2 Italy in Depth.

3 Planning Your Trip to Italy.

8 Tuscany, Umbria & the Marches.

4 Suggested Italy Itineraries.

5 Settling into Rome.

6 Exploring Rome.

7 Florence.

9 Bologna & Emilia-Romagna.

11 The Veneto & the Dolomites.

12 Milan, Lombardy & the Lake District.

16 Apulia.

17 Sicily.

14 Genoa & the Italian Riviera.

15 Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast.

18 Sardinia.

Appendix A: Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Appendix B: Molto Italiano.

Index.

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• From ancient ruins and time-honored traditions to fine wines and buzzworthy dining, we provide up-to-date advice on how to make the most of your trip.

• 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.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Distributor: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 09-02-2008
Pages: 832
Measurements: 203.2mm X 130.8mm X 38.1mm X 24oz