Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or take a gondola ride in Venice, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help!
Fodor's Best of Italy
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.
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
40
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 Museums in Rome,” “Architectural Wonders in Venice,” “Best 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 PRIMERS
with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Verona, Florence, Tuscany and Umbria, and more
Planning on visiting nearby European countries? Check out
Fodor's
Essential France, Fodor's Essential Spain
,
and
Fodor's Essential Switzerland
. For a more comprehensive Italy guidebook check out
Fodor's Essential Italy
.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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