Frommer's Italy From $70 A Day

by Bramblett, Reid; Brewer, Stephen; Schultz, Patricia

• ISBN13: 9780028624471
• ISBN10: 0028624475
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

A complete guide to Italy's sights, from Tuscan hill towns and the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi coast to ancient Roman ruins and masterpieces of the Renaissance--plus the lowdown on what to see and do for free Book jacket.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. ix
The Best of Italy from $70 a Day	p. 1
The Best Travel Experiences for Free (or Almost)	p. 1
The Best Bargain Destinations	p. 2
The Best Small Towns	p. 3
The Best Cathedrals	p. 4
The Best Museums	p. 6
The Best Ancient Ruins	p. 7
The Best Wine-Tasting Experiences	p. 9
The Best Festivals	p. 9
The Best Bargains for Serious Shoppers	p. 11
The Best Hotel Deals	p. 12
The Best Rooms with a View	p. 13
The Best Affordable Hideaways by the Sea	p. 15
The Best Affordable Restaurants	p. 15
The Best Cafes	p. 17
Getting to Know Italy	p. 19
Regions in Brief	p. 19
Italy Past and Present	p. 22
Dateline	p. 22
Italy's Artistic Heritage	p. 29
Great Examples of Italian Art and Architecture	p. 30
Andrea Palladio--Father of Neoclassicism	p. 33
Italy's Cuisine and Wine	p. 34
Recommended Books	p. 38
Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy	p. 40
How This Guide Can Save You Money	p. 40
Fifty Money-Saving Tips	p. 40
CyberDeals for Net Surfers	p. 42
Visitor Information and Entry Requirements	p. 47
Money	p. 49
The Italian Lira, the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound	p. 51
The Debut of the Euro	p. 52
When to Go	p. 52
Italy Calendar of Events	p. 54
Riding in Italy	p. 58
Learning and Special Interest Vacations	p. 60
Organized Tours, Package Tours and Tour Operators	p. 61
Health and Insurance	p. 62
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	p. 63
Getting There Without Going Broke	p. 67
Getting Around	p. 74
Tips on Accommodations	p. 78
Tips on Dining	p. 80
Tips on Shopping	p. 81
How to Get the VAT Back	p. 82
Size Conversion Chart	p. 83
Fast Facts: Italy	p. 83
Rome	p. 88
Arriving	p. 89
Jubilee 2000	p. 90
Orientation	p. 92
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 94
Fast Facts: Rome	p. 100
Getting the Best Deal on Accommodations	p. 103
Accommodations You Can Afford	p. 103
Long-Term Accommodations in Rome	p. 107
Hostel Takeovers	p. 118
Great Deals on Dining	p. 118
Getting the Best Deal on Dining	p. 120
Picnicking on the Freshest Food in Rome	p. 124
Quick Bites	p. 130
The Best Roman Ice Cream and Cafes	p. 136
Cheap Thrills: Exploring Rome for Free (or Almost)	p. 138
Exploring the Vatican and St. Peter's	p. 138
Papal Audiences	p. 140
The Forum, Colosseum and Best of Ancient Rome	p. 147
Attractions Near Ancient Rome	p. 154
Attractions Around Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto	p. 157
Attractions Near Piazza Navona and the pantheon	p. 158
The Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and Nearby Attractions	p. 162
More Attractions	p. 167
Rome's Parks and Gardens	p. 176
Especially for Kids	p. 176
Exploring the Catacombs of the Appian Way	p. 177
Organized Tours	p. 178
Special and Free Events	p. 179
Shopping	p. 180
Rome After Dark	p. 185
Side Trips: Ostia Antica and Tivoli	p. 189
Florence	p. 192
Orientation	p. 193
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 195
Fast Facts: Florence	p. 199
Accommodations You Can Afford	p. 202
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 206
Great Deals on Dining	p. 215
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 226
A Moveable Feast	p. 228
Exploring Florence	p. 230
Special and Free Events	p. 248
Organized Tours	p. 249
Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Florence for Free (or Almost)	p. 250
Shopping	p. 252
Florence After Dark	p. 256
Day Trip to Fiesole	p. 259
Tuscany and Umbria	p. 261
Pisa	p. 264
Lucca	p. 270
San Gimignano	p. 278
Siena	p. 284
Perugia	p. 301
Assisi	p. 309
The Earthquakes	p. 310
Gubbio	p. 319
Spoleto	p. 324
Orvieto	p. 329
Bologna and Emilia-Romagna	p. 335
Bologna	p. 335
Fast Facts: Bologna	p. 338
A Moveable Feast	p. 349
Ferrara	p. 350
Good Walls Make Good Biking	p. 352
Ravenna	p. 357
A Day at the Beach	p. 359
Modena	p. 364
Living Off the Fat of the Land	p. 368
Parma	p. 368
Hamming It Up in Parma	p. 375
Venice	p. 377
Arriving	p. 378
Orientation	p. 380
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 382
The Ride of Your Life	p. 384
Venetian Dialect: What Would Dante Say?	p. 386
Fast Facts: Venice	p. 388
Accommodations You Can Afford	p. 390
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 394
Great Deals on Dining	p. 404
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 407
Exploring Venice	p. 415
Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Venice for Free (Or Almost)	p. 423
Organized Tours	p. 430
Festivals and Special Events	p. 431
Carnevale a Venezia	p. 432
Shopping	p. 434
Venice After Dark	p. 437
Exploring Venice's Islands	p. 440
The Veneto	p. 442
Padua	p. 444
Vicenza	p. 453
Verona	p. 460
Will the Fat Lady Sing?	p. 463
The Dolomites and South Tyrol	p. 473
Trento (Trent)	p. 473
Bolzano	p. 479
Merano	p. 484
Taking the Cure	p. 485
Bressanone (Brixen)	p. 487
Cortina d'Ampezzo	p. 491
Udine	p. 496
Trieste	p. 499
Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes	p. 505
Milan (Milano)	p. 506
Fast Facts: Milan	p. 509
Bergamo	p. 530
Mantua (Mantova)	p. 536
Lago di Garda	p. 541
Lago di Como Bellagio and the Central Lake Region	p. 547
Lago Maggiore	p. 554
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