Italy Books and Travel Guides


Baedeker's Tuscany
Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to know to get the most from your visit to Tuscany: Natural beauty, rolling hills, gentle valleys, lush vineyards, endless fields of sunflowers; magnificent art from the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence to the medieval splendor of Siena; pastoral hill towns, the towers of San Gimignano, the Etruscan treasures of Volterra, the vineyards of Montepulciano; Umbrian gems, Perugia, center for chocolate- and pasta-making, Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, and Orvieto, with its spectacular Duomo; shopping tips, a guide to the best of Tuscan cuisine, a guide to music and folk festivals, plus language and culture tips.
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Bay of Naples & Southern Italy
Cadogan's entertaining and practical guide reveals the cosmopolitan and the colorful at the heart of the last explored regions of Italy: whether you want to hang out with the Italian smart set in Capri or unravel the secrets of the Castel del Monte in Puglia; marvel at the Amalfi Coast and the Straits of Messina-the most beautiful scenery in the Mediterranean-or discover the fairytale land of the trulli.
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Blue Guide Florence
This Blue Guide provides extensive, up-to-date information on museums, galleries, churches, and palazzi, both in and around Florence. A summary of highlights ensures that even the shortest stay is worthwhile, and there is a section on Further Reading for those who want to know more. Practical information includes a selection of hotels from all categories, a restaurant guide to suit all pockets, and a new guide to Florence's fabulous shops and markets.
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Blue Guide Sicily
Sicily is an increasingly popular year-round destination that offers not only a spectacularly beautiful landscape and a stunning coastline but also a wealth of places of historical and archaeological interest. The island's rich and diverse cultural heritage is covered in depth as are archaeological sites and the art and architecture of Sicily. Museums, churches, and palazzi are described meticulously, with room-by-room descriptions of the contents.
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Cadogan Venetia & the Dolomites
In the 15th century, Venice occupied the lush terra firma from Lake Garda to the Dolomites and east to Slovenia, and left its sensuous imprint all across the region. This new guide by Cadogan's Italy experts reveals all the charm and secrets of Venetia: how Palladio designed his villas, where Joyce drank in Trieste, what makes the most beautiful mountains in all the world blush, and why they eat horses in Verona.
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Eating and Drinking in Italy
More than a dictionary--this pocket-size book contains a brief commentary on travel in Italy; dining specialties and customs found in all regions of the country.
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Fielding's Italy
Authors Lynn and Lawrence Foster have lived in Italy and trekked from Sicily to the Dolomites. In this updated, authoritative guidebook--chock-full of fascinating background information--they help the reader truly understand Italy's rich culture and heritage. The Fosters have a valuable knack of sorting out the places overlooked by other guidebooks. Photos, maps, 3-D tour guides.
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Florence Walking Guide : Where to Go , Where to Eat, What to Do
Loaded with large, detailed, easy-to-read maps, diagrams, and information on restaurants, museums, shops, and other essential sights, this pocket guide provides just the right amount of history and information at just the right moment.
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Fodor's Upclose Italy
Fodor's upCLOSE Italy is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Eternal City and Birthplace of the Renaissance and helps you get the most Italy for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.
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Frommer's Italy 2000
The dollar continues to be strong against the lire, making Italy a great value for U.S. travelers. Frommer's have made this year's guide better than ever, with additional maps, expanded coverage of southern Italy, and expanded coverage of shopping throughout the country.
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The Independent Walker's Guide to Italy : 35 Breathtaking Walks in Italy's Captivating Landscape
Thirty-five breathtaking walks are highlighted, along with a variety of distinctive regional and thematic itineraries, essential information about Italy, and how to best organize valuable time. Photos and maps.
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Italy : Green Guide
This newly revised guide gives a unique insight into Italy's glorious past and its ancient Christian and humanist traditions which have influenced Western civilization. The magnificent art treasures and the enchanting landscapes are complemented by the gastronomic delights of the regions. Includes over 1,000 descriptions of attractions, over 70 detailed maps, and over 80 color photos and line drawings.
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Knopf City Guide, Milan
The guide to MILAN shows you the glorious Duomo, the great La Scala, the glass-topped 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and fabulous shops.
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Living, Studying and Working in Italy : Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living Abroad
Written by two seasoned expatriates and packed with candid insider's tips and practical, up-to-date information for travelers of any age. Living, Studying, and Working in Italy is an indispensable book that shows you what to do - and what not to do - to make your experience in Italy as comfortable and rewarding as possible.
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Passport Italy : Your Pocket Guide to Italian Business, Customs & Etiquette
This pocket guide to business, culture and etiquette is designed for international business people and non-business travelers. This comprehensive reference will help travelers to Italy learn to avoid cultural faux pas and understand the country's values and belief systems. Illustrated.
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