from: Lonely Planet Publications
Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN num: 9781864503524
ISBN number: 1864503521
Label: Lonely Planet Publications
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 980
Printing Date: 2002-03
Publishing house: Lonely Planet Publications
Sale Popularity Level: 788771
Studio: Lonely Planet Publications
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From world-renowned cuisine to historical sites, sun-baked beaches to snow-capped mountains, Italy offers something for everyone. Discover it all, the famous and the forgotten, with this essential guide. - 133 maps including full-colour Rome map section
- know your Romanesque from your Renaissance: colour special section on Italian art & architecture
- covers the unmissable sites, on and off the beaten track
- the lowdown on where to eat, drink and be merry, whether you crave pizza in Palermo or music in Milan
- easy-to-use, comprehensive language chapter
Amazon.com Review:
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's 'been there' advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.
Explore the riches of Italy with Lonely Planet's essential guide. Featuring a special colour feature on Italian art and architecture, this book also contains insider's advice on the best pasta and gelati; skiing and trekking information, notes on history, culture and current politics; as well as practical food and accommodation suggestions for every budget. Delightful sidebars add insight into the culture, with details on everything from gladiators to mushroom picking. --Kathryn True
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From all the countries I have been driving around after these books... this is the least informative.
I would not have bought it again.
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I did a multiple country tour across Europe and I will preface my review with the disclaimer that I only ended up seeing Venice while I was in Italy so all my comment pertain to the Lonely Planet's section on this city.
The section on Venice was not as helpful as other Lonely Planet guides that I have had the pleasure of using with my travels. The maps, while accurate and useful for approximate locating, will need to supplemented with another map (either the Lonely Planet's or one purchased when you get there).
The hotel reviews were good, but I would also use the internet more as I found a nice cheap hotel not listed in their guide just walking through the city. Their review of the usefulness of the Venice Pass was also spot on - ie you will have to work hard and smart get your money's worth.
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I bought this book before I went to Italy and planned to use it to guide me around. When I was there, I found the book is good for reading, but is not useful at all when you need to rely on it to go around. The very few maps in the book are very general and lack of details. You can't tell where you're and what you're looking at if you only have this book. I had to buy some other books there so that I don't miss the great things at the places I visited.
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Decent range of information, though some more specificity would be nice-especially in Venice. They had very little on accommodations or dining there.
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This book tells you everything you need to know about Italy. Anyone who is planning to visit Italy should read this before they go. It is full of good information and will help you to get the most from your trip.
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