Frommer's Italy Day by Day
Map your adventurePlan a trip that suits your interests. Follow ourrecommended itineraries or mix & match to createyour own.  Explore a region in depth or hit the highlights.  With Frommer's Day by Day guides, the choice is yours.117 self-guided tours with maps that show how to get from place to placeHundreds of photos,plus engaging insights on history and cultureDetailed reviews of hotels,restaurants, shopping, and nightlifeFull-sized foldout mapof Italy in a handy plastic envelopeSpotlight on ItalyComplete coverage of Italy's history and culture beginson page 687. The following features take a closer look at the most compelling aspects of Italian culture.Leonardo's Last Supper   (page 22) Deconstructing a masterpieceThe Great Churches   (page 44)Italy's best churches at a glanceMichelangelo's Pietà  (page 68)Genius, grace, and pathos in sculptureRoman Emperors' Hall of Fame  (page 144)The craziest emperors in Roman historyCrazy for Calcio  (page 188)The essential guide to Italian soccerA Grape Guide   (page 242)Italy's wine regions in briefMeet the Borgias   (page 330)Inside Italy's most notorious familyIs Venice Sinking?   (page 366)Why this island city may be going underHitting the High Notes   (page 428)Italian opera's greatest hitsLa Moda   (page 470)A who's who of Italian fashionCinema Paradiso   (page 514)Italy's passion for filmA Day in the Life of Julius Publius   (page 586)Hour by hour in ancient Rome