Frommer's^® Northern Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours, 2nd Edition

by British Auto Association

• ISBN13: 9780764543302
• ISBN10: 076454330X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's Driving Tours are packed with detailed, color-coded maps and stunning full-color photographs. Each guide outlines dozens of driving tour options and then helps you plan your route with exact directions, distances, and driving times. You'll see all the top sights and then have the flexibility to discover the hidden pleasures of each destination -- our suggested routes include scenic detours and stops for spectacular views, easy walks, shopping, dining, and fun breaks for travelers with children. We'll show you how to enjoy some of the world's most spectacular drives! This first edition of Frommer's Northern Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours guides you and your car through several different regions -- including the areas along and around Lake Maggiore; the Lakes of Varese and Lake Lugano; Lake Como; Bergamo, Brescia, and Lake Iseo; Lake Garda, and The Veneto. It features:25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries More than 100 beautiful full-color maps and photos Recommendations on the best hotels and the restaurants along each route Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way -- with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Sceneic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps Whether you're seeking the vineyards of Franciacorta, the paintings of the Convent of the Annunziata, or simply want to explore this beautiful region, Frommer's Northern Italy's Best-Loved Driving Tours is the only guide you'll need to see the best of Northern Italy by car.

Table of Contents

Route Map of the Lakes
About This Book	p. 4
Lake Maggiore	p. 6
The Borromean Gulf	p. 8
Lower Verbano & Vergante	p. 15
Upper Verbano	p. 20
The Holiday Tradition	p. 24
Lake Maggiore to Lake Orta	p. 26
From Varese to Lake Maggiore	p. 32
The Lakes of Varese & Lake Lugano	p. 38
The Lakes of Varese	p. 40
Lake Lugano	p. 44
Lake Como	p. 48
Como	p. 50
Origin of the Lakes	p. 54
Lower Lario	p. 56
The Lakes & Hills of Brianza	p. 60
Upper Lario & Valsassina	p. 65
Bergamo, Brescia & Lake Iseo	p. 70
Bergamo	p. 72
Lake Iseo & Val Camonica	p. 76
From Sebino to Franciacorta	p. 83
Food & Wine of the Lakes	p. 88
Brescia	p. 90
Lake Garda	p. 94
The Southern Brescian Shore	p. 96
The Northern Shore	p. 101
Garda in Trentino & Other Lakes	p. 106
Verona	p. 111
The Lower Lake nearVerona	p. 116
The Flora of the Lakes	p. 120
Around Mantua	p. 122
The Upper Lake nearVerona	p. 128
The Veneto	p. 134
Venice	p. 136
Delights of the Veneto	p. 144
From Padua to Vicenza	p. 151
Practical Information	p. 158
Index & Acknowledgements	p. 174
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