num_pages: 872
description: Awe-inspiring Roman architecture and Renaissance art, charming hill towns steeped in history, a magnificent coastline waiting to be explored, gastronomic delights from authentic pasta to fine wine, and vistas that will leave you reeling--connect with the real Italy with this best-selling guide. * PLAN YOUR TRIP using our compelling highlights and appealing itineraries * STEP BACK IN TIME with a lively account of Italian history * BE A DISCERNING DINER - an expert's guide to Italy's world-famous cuisine plus tempting restaurant recommendations * SLEEP EASY whether you need a rifugi in the Alps or want five-star luxury a stone's throw from the Colosseum * TALK THE TALK from pleasantries to practicalities with a user-friendly language chapter
language: English
title: Italy
titlecomplete: Italy
genres: Reference, Italy, Guidebook, Nonfiction, Travel
ratings_count: 293
publisher: Lonely Planet Publications