For expert advice, inspirational tips and exciting itineraries, Lonely Planet is your essential Italy companion. Whether you want to hunt for truffles in Umbria, walk ancient roads in Rome or simply admire priceless art and architecture, this 9th edition shows you how to unearth the very best experiences.<BR><BR>Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.<BR><BR>"In This Guide:" <BR><BR>Full-Color architecture, food and activities chapters<BR>User-friendly glossaries give you a Who's Who of artists, emporers and saints<BR>Top Tips on sustainable travel choices and the very best agriturismi (farmstays)<BR>
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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 color 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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By mhnstr
Format:Paperback
We visited about eleven cities in northern and central Italy and we carried both the Lonely Planet Italy and the Rough Guide Italy with us. I had the Rough Guide Italy and had no problems looking up information. My companion had the Lonely Planet Italy and she eventually gave up on it. She found the LP to be lacking in basic information and basically a book better left at home. We would recommend the Rough Guide instead.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ned Middleton
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Format:Paperback
Italy is a country steeped in ancient culture and, for the most part, it is a combination of that culture - both ancient and modern, the countryside and the people which visitors come to see. As with any foreign country, the visitor needs a guide book - especially one which is so well written it simply exudes ideas about where to go and what to visit. This book really is the only guide you will ever need.
By comparison to other guide books, I found this one far easier to follow. It really is user friendly. Just as France is far more than Paris and the Eiffel Tower, so Italy is also far more than Rome and the Coliseum and this book will give you the broadest possible outline for each of the main towns and cities in addition to the more famous attractions.
In my own case, I am often in some seaport looking for shipwrecks. Whilst the ships themselves are not included, almost all the local facilities are there to be found.
In short; Thoroughly recommended. Just make certain you purchase the latest edition.
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By comparison to other guide books, I found this one far easier to follow. It really is user friendly. Just as France is far more than Paris and the Eiffel Tower, so Italy is also far more than Rome and the Coliseum and this book will give you the broadest possible outline for each of the main towns and cities in addition to the more famous attractions.
In my own case, I am often in some seaport looking for shipwrecks. Whilst the ships themselves are not included, almost all the local facilities are there to be found.
In short; Thoroughly recommended. Just make certain you purchase the latest edition.
NM
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jim Johnson
Format:Paperback
We've just returned from 2-weeks in Italy and found this book to be full of great places to stay and eat. We ran into problems right away with a place we were going to stay for 4-nights that we had booked before we purchased this book. Left with no option but to find another place to stay, we consulted the guide. So many beautiful places. Plus points for giving addresses, web addresses if available, and accurate descriptions of what to expect. The sightseeing suggestions were also terrific. We stayed at 2 and 3 star hotels and pensions, got away from the crowds, and suffered no lack of amenities. A must have for your italian vacation.
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item was as described; it has been very useful !
item was as described; it has been very useful ! The edition sent was the correct one and it appeared to be new when I received it :)
Published 20 months ago by m&m
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Good but poor maps
I've used Lonely Planet before and was disappointed in the Italy book. The info in text is useful, but the maps are really frustrating to use. Read more
Published 23 months ago by cestmoi
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Disappointing
This is the first time I've been disappointed with a Lonely Planet publication. I found this guide to Italy superficial and not helpful. Read more
Published on April 14 2004
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Incomplete and out of date
I bought the Lonely Planet and found it didn't even have a single word about my favorite place in Italy, a small gem of a town with an incredible hostel and scenery (I can't tell... Read more
Published on July 21 2003
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Great comprehensive guide for Italy
This book is great for travel in Italy. The background information is interesting, the maps are superb and the LP writers do an excellent job of highlighting the most interesting... Read more
Published on July 7 2003 by Sonya
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WELL-DETAILED, BUT SOME SECTIONS ARE BORING
With close to a thousand pages, this edition of "Lonely Planet Italy" may be a heavyweight to lug around, but its information is complete. Read more
Published on May 11 2003 by reviewer
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Not the best Lonely Planet edition
It was definately useful and gave the standard information any tour guide will give you. At times it gave cute anecdotal info that other tour books lacked. Read more
Published on April 10 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too Heavy
This is not a travel guide. A travel guide is something that you take with you when you travel to help you figure out what you are doing.
I had my lonely planet. Read more
Published on April 9 2002 by Michael Mathis
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