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Lonely Planet´s Best of Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the might of ancient Rome, explore a city of marble built on a lagoon in Venice, and dine on the freshest food and finest wine imaginable - all with your trusted travel companion.

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Lonely Planet: The world´s number one travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet ´s Best of Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the might of ancient Rome, explore a city of marble built on a lagoon in Venice, and dine on the freshest food and finest wine imaginable - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Italy and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet´s Best of Italy :

Full-colour 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 - covering history, art, food, wine, literature, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, the Italian way of life, culture, Italian design
Free, convenient pull-out Rome map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you explore
Covers Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Italian Lakes, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Sicily, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of Italy , our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colourful photos, focuses on Italy´s most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet´s Italy guide.

Looking for a guide focused on an individual city or region? Check out Lonely Planet´s Rome, Florence & Tuscany , Venice & the Veneto , Amalfi Coast , Sicily and Sardinia guides for a comprehensive look at all these regions have to offer
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.

TripAdvisor Travelers´ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017

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