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Unforgettable art, heavenly villages, dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be overwhelming. Fodor´s The Best of Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian itinerary by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor´s Italy-based experts.

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Unforgettable art, heavenly villages, dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be overwhelming. Fodor´s The Best of Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian itinerary by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor´s Italy-based experts.

Fodor´s Best of Italy includes:

PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map of Rome provides essential information about top attractions, nearby dining, and more.
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fodor´s The Best of Italy provides thorough, insightful coverage of the highlights of this beloved European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first-time and even repeat visitors to hotels and restaurants throughout Rome, Venice, and Florence.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: The visual impact of the lively images throughout the guide is doubly enhanced by several in-depth, magazine-style articles highlighting Italy´s top attractions, including Rome´s imperial ruins; Tuscan wine country; Venice´s Grand Canal; a Who´s Who of Renaissance Art in Florence; the Sistine Chapel Ceiling; the frescoes at the Basilica of St. Francis; and more.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: The major attractions of the big three--Rome, Venice, and Florence--are explored in-depth, alongside top itineraries and what to do whether on your own or with the kids. Our user-friendly Experience chapter helps travelers plan the most memorable trip, cueing them in to Top Attractions, Top Experiences, Italy Today, What´s New, and a trove of useful information. Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from alfresco dining in Venice to the art treasures of Florence; how to trek the Cinque Terre; and where to find the best beaches along the Amalfi Coast.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor´s The Best of Italy offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor´s Choice designates our best picks in every category.
COVERS: Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Umbria, Milan, and more.

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