Italy For Dummies^?, 4th Edition

by Bruce Murphy; Alessandra de Rosa

• ISBN13: 9780470121139
• ISBN10: 0470121130
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Marvel at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the take a gondola ride through Venice at dusk. Sunbathe on the Amalfi Coast or walk the streets of Pompeii. Find the latest fashions in Milan or enjoy an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See magnificent cathedrals and architecture or get caught up in the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has enough cultural treasures and scenic splendors to last a lifetime, and this guide helps you make the most of your time with info on: Attractions in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Italy's history, culture, people, architecture, and cuisine Museums with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and others Must-see churches, beginning with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome The best ways to travel from one destination to another within Italy Shopping for marbled paper goods, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and of course, fashion accessories Four great itineraries Like every For Dummies travel guide, Italy For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss _ and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages There's even a glossary of menu terms to help you make the most of Italian diverse, divine cuisine. So dig in and enjoy.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introducing Italy

Discovering the Best of Italy

Digging Deeper into Italy

Deciding Where and When to Go

Following an Itinerary: Four Great Options

Planning Your Trip to Italy

Managing Your Money

Getting to Italy

Getting Around Italy

Booking Your Accommodations

Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests

Taking Care of the Remaining Details

The Eternal City: Rome

Settling into Rome

Exploring Rome

Florence and the Best of Tuscany and Umbria

Florence

Northern Tuscany and the Cinque Terre

Southern Tuscany and Umbria

Venice and the Best of the Pianura Padana

Venice

Padua, Verona, and Milan

Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast

Naples

Going Beyond Naples: Three Day Trips

Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast

Sicily

Palermo

Taormina, Syracuse, and Agrigento

The Part of Tens

Non Capisco: The Top Ten Expressions You Need to Know

Ten Great Italian Artists

Quick Concierge

Glossary of Architectural and Menu Terms

Index

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