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Lonely Planet's Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through chariot-grooved streets in Pompeii, sample the abundant varieties of wine and olives in Tuscany, and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Italy:
- NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
- Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids
- What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered
- NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan where to stay
- NEW Where to Stay in Rome map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
- Covers Rome, Turin, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Milan, the Lakes, Dolomites, Venice, Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Italy is our most comprehensive guide to Italy, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Going for a short break or weekend? Discover our smaller Pocket guides to Rome; Florence & Tuscany; Venice; Milan; and Naples & the Amalfi Coast.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)
- Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges
- Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews
- Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience
- Seamlessly flip between pages
- Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
- Embedded links to recommendations' websites
- Zoom-in maps and images
- Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing
Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Reviews (12)
Data overload!
The book is very thorough. It is over a thousand pages crammed with information. There is no attempt to organize your time or distinguish between quality or useless information. What surprised me most was even in a city like Rome they have only a hand full of accommodation recommendations. You could fill the entire book with Rome accommodations and not have exhausted those that are available. It is as if you know exactly where you want to go and all you need is a few details to confirm your plans. I don't think that I'm alone in that I need the research that the authors should have done to prepare their readers for the trip and save them the time of doing the research themselves. I am disappointed in the lack of the authors to make some value judgements to save the readers some travel time and money. The book is just a Wikipedia with nothing but details. There is no attempt to make your trip simpler, easier or more comfortable. The Lonely Planet map of Italy has more detailed information on planning itineraries than the book. It only cost $12.00. Save the difference.
A thorough companion guide to traveling
Although my favorite is the Michelin Green guides, this product is an excellent accompaniment to Michelin when one is traveling. It contains loads of information, and tends to provide more information about a particular travel goal than Michelin. It is fun to read, and contains great picture. I travel with this item and a green Michelin guide.
maps and pages don't line up
What happened in editing at Lonely Planet? Page numbers included on highlighted destination maps are NOT correct in the entire book! It is necessary to ALWAYS check the Index...
Great, but...
I would have given this book 5 stars as it is very good, but I ordered a new one and the one I received is clearly used.
Printing issues
Printing issue with some pages double printed text overlapping, rendering text unreadable
Great for general guidance, but get regional guides for specifics
We used the guide to influence which take of the many northern lakes to stay at, and highlights of the region. Likewise it will point you in the right direction for an overall feel and experience. As ever, well put together, however for a more detailed view on certain areas we would recommend their regional guides.
Standard lonely planet
Standard lonely planet-everything you’d expect if you’re familiar with then
Great travel guide
Great book packed full of fantastic advice
Guten Tipps
Ich bin ein großes Fans von Lonely planet und dieser Reiseführer ist sehr gut mit interessanten Tipps. Das Problem ist das ist sehr groß, also für eine Reise nicht so praktisch, und weil die ganze Italien ist manchmal könnte ein bisschen mehr Tipps für die kleine Regionen. Trotz sehr empfehlenswert
Consigliata
E in lingua inglese non per tutti però è ben fatta con molte notizie utili
Data overload!
The book is very thorough. It is over a thousand pages crammed with information. There is no attempt to organize your time or distinguish between quality or useless information. What surprised me most was even in a city like Rome they have only a hand full of accommodation recommendations. You could fill the entire book with Rome accommodations and not have exhausted those that are available. It is as if you know exactly where you want to go and all you need is a few details to confirm your plans. I don't think that I'm alone in that I need the research that the authors should have done to prepare their readers for the trip and save them the time of doing the research themselves. I am disappointed in the lack of the authors to make some value judgements to save the readers some travel time and money. The book is just a Wikipedia with nothing but details. There is no attempt to make your trip simpler, easier or more comfortable. The Lonely Planet map of Italy has more detailed information on planning itineraries than the book. It only cost $12.00. Save the difference.
A thorough companion guide to traveling
Although my favorite is the Michelin Green guides, this product is an excellent accompaniment to Michelin when one is traveling. It contains loads of information, and tends to provide more information about a particular travel goal than Michelin. It is fun to read, and contains great picture. I travel with this item and a green Michelin guide.
