- Paperback: 980 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th Revised edition edition (Mar 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1864503521
- ISBN-13: 978-1864503524
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 739 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,274,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack" --Toronto Star, February 2006
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but poor maps,
This review is from: Lonely Planet Italy 9th Ed.: 9th edition (Paperback)
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. Many streets are simply not labelled in the maps making it impossible to navigate some of Italy's labyrinthine neighbourhoods. Also, after buying it, I was amazed to discover that no city subway maps were included! I ended up having to photocopy them from websites so I'd know how to get around.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Better books are available,
By mhnstr (Christchurch, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Italy (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.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pays for itself,
By Jim Johnson (Fort Worth, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Italy (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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