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Italy / by Tim Jepson ; photographs by Matt Propert.

by Jepson, Tim.

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National Geographic, 2020.

914.5 N277 2020

Italy -- Guidebooks.

Italy -- Description and travel.

National Geographic traveler (National Geographic Society (U.S.))

9788854415836 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

National Geographic traveler. Italy

398 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 21 cm. + 1 fold-out map.

Includes index.

Traveling with eyes open -- Charting your trip -- History & culture -- Rome -- Northwest Italy -- Lombardy & the Lakes -- Venice -- Northeast Italy -- Emilia-Romagna & the Marche -- Florence -- Tuscany -- Umbria -- The South -- Sicily & Sardinia -- Travelwise.

"Italy offers a perfect combination of art, culture, monuments, food, fashion, shopping and fun. The natural landscapes are unique in their variety and completely harmonized with human activity. This book takes its readers on a journey through the peninsula, in the company of one of the best-known Italian tourist guides. There are practical tips on organizing a tour, descriptions of the history and the culture of Italy, its art and artisan movements, and of course, the cuisine. The chapters of the guide will provide the traveler with a well-structured, untrammeled guide to the beauties of Italy, starting with the legendary capital Rome, and followed by the regional attractions. Come with us as we visit Lombardy and its lakes, view the splendors of Venice, and travel from Emilia Romagna to the "regions of the monasteries" in the Apennines and on to the gems of southern Italy--the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Every aspect of Italian life is dealt with in the numerous information boxes that describe a wide range of activities for tourists seeking unforgettable experiences. Follow in the steps of the Grand Tour; take part in the Palio di Siena, explore the trulli in Puglia; walk through medieval Rome; enjoy a truffle tasting; explore the Chianti vineyards by car.

Propert, Matt, 1982- photographer.

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