num_pages: 448
description: Rome, Florence, and those magical names are at the top of everyone’s “must-see” list for Italy. First-time visitors design their itineraries around them, while Italy veterans return to them again and again, knowing that the old saying about Rome, “A lifetime is not enough,” equally applies to Florence and Venice.This guide gives travelers what they the same high-quality coverage as in Fodor's other Italy guides, but with a focus on the most popular destinations. The resulting book is slimmer and lighter than competing guides, but it’s filled with great Fodor’s features and information that’s rich and varied enough to suit any taste.• Includes itineraries showing readers how to see the best of Italy at their own pace, with maximum fun and minimum fatigue• Magazine-like “In Focus” features include topics such as Ancient Rome, The Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi, Siena's Campo &amp; the Palio, Who's Who in Renaissance (Florence), Cruising the Grand Canal (Venice), Palladio Country, Emilia One Tast at a Time, The Fashionista's Milan, and The Cinque Terre.• Thorough coverage of the surrounding highlights, including Tuscany, Milan, and the Cinque Terre• 8-page color insert
language: English
title: Fodor's Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between
titlecomplete: Fodor's Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between (Fodor's Gold Guides)
genres: History, Reference, Italy, Nonfiction, Travel
ratings_count: 85
publisher: Fodor's