num_pages: 496
description: Unforgettable art heavenly villages dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Essential Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian experiences by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor's Italy-based experts. EXPANDED COVERAGE: Fodor's Essential Italy provides thorough insightful coverage of the highlights of this beloved European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first-time and even repeat visitors to hotels and restaurants scattered throughout Rome Venice and Florence. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The visual impact of hundreds of lively images throughout the guide is doubly enhanced by ten in-depth magazine-style articles highlighting Italy's top attractions including Rome's imperial ruins; Tuscan wine country; Venice's Grand Canal; a Who's Who of Renaissance Art in Florence; the Sistine Chapel Ceiling; the frescoes at the Basilica of St. Francis; villas by the great Palladio; and more. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: The major attractions of the big three---Rome Venice and Florence---are given at-a-glance treatment alongside top itineraries Best Bets for restaurants and lodging and what to do whether on your own or with the kids. Our user-friendly Experience chapter helps travelers plan the most memorable trip cueing them in to Top Attractions Top Experiences Italy Today What's New and a multitude of useful information. Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from alfresco dining in Venice to the art treasures of Florence; how to trek the Cinque Terre; and where to find the best beaches along the Amalfi Coast. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential Italy offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks from hotels to nightlife. INCLUDES: Rome Florence Venice Tuscany Umbria. PULLOUT MAP: Handy take-along maps of Rome and Venice provide added value giving travelers essential information about top attractions walking tours and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
language: English
title: Fodor's Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between
publisher: Fodor's