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Italy (Country Guide) | 
| Author: Damien Simonis
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 11934
Media: Paperback
Edition: 8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 926
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.5
ISBN: 1741043115
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781741043112
ASIN: 1741043115
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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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
Product Description
Discover Italy
Ski off-piste, trek the Dolomites or shoot the rapids on the river Lao
Heed the command 'tutti a tavola!' and begin an epic journey around the Italian table
Thumb the latest fumetti or debate Fellini's finer points after you've read our Culture chapter
Compare classical columns with state-of-the-art structures from international architects
In This Guide:
Language, cookery and wine courses - you name it, our authors have checked it out
Book in and bed down at the best-value accommodation
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 Decent guide June 26, 2008
I did a multiple country tour across Europe and I will preface my review with the disclaimer that I only ended up seeing Venice while I was in Italy so all my comment pertain to the Lonely Planet's section on this city.
The section on Venice was not as helpful as other Lonely Planet guides that I have had the pleasure of using with my travels. The maps, while accurate and useful for approximate locating, will need to supplemented with another map (either the Lonely Planet's or one purchased when you get there).
The hotel reviews were good, but I would also use the internet more as I found a nice cheap hotel not listed in their guide just walking through the city. Their review of the usefulness of the Venice Pass was also spot on - ie you will have to work hard and smart get your money's worth.
Good for trip prep., but not good when you're there June 20, 2008
I bought this book before I went to Italy and planned to use it to guide me around. When I was there, I found the book is good for reading, but is not useful at all when you need to rely on it to go around. The very few maps in the book are very general and lack of details. You can't tell where you're and what you're looking at if you only have this book. I had to buy some other books there so that I don't miss the great things at the places I visited.
 Lonely Planet Italy March 18, 2008
Decent range of information, though some more specificity would be nice-especially in Venice. They had very little on accommodations or dining there.
 Great Guide - Full of Good Information! February 18, 2008
This book tells you everything you need to know about Italy. Anyone who is planning to visit Italy should read this before they go. It is full of good information and will help you to get the most from your trip.
 Don't rely on this country guide--buy the city guides instead! August 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My friend bought this guide for our trip through Italy this summer. Our trip went through Venice, Florence and Rome, with side trips into Tuscany and Naples/Pompeii. This book contains information on so many different places that it does not provide much useful information on any one city. We felt so lost in Venice and Florence with the scant information provided in this book that we ended up buying the LP Rome City Guide when we got to Rome. You would be much better off buying individual city guides before you leave the US though because travel books are very expensive once you're in the city. I have used many LP books over the years for both domestic and international travel, but I would recommend city books from now on.
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