Helen Gillman

Italy

Sally Webb

Stefano Cavedoni

Damien Simonis

From the cutting-edge fashion houses of Milano to historic ruins and world-renowned cuisine, Italy has something for everyone. This guide will show you how to get the most from this fascinating country. -- 137 maps including full-colour Rome map section -- full details of Italy's many outstanding festivals, from gondola regattas to saints' days -- pensiones and prosciutto: insider information on places to stay and eat whatever your budget -- the best in Italian nightlife, whether you're after tenors, theatre or techno -- comprehensive and user-friendly Italian language chapter

Espressos and a tub of gelato in Piazza Navona, multicultural markets on the Esquiline and a taste of the Empire at the Colosseum - encounter the Eternal City with this essential guide. 20-page colour-map section, return to a glorious past with details on Michelangelo's handiwork at the Sistine Chapel, Bernini's Baroque and the city's hidden mosaics, festival lowdown includes Roma Jazz Festival and open-air cinema season, convents, camp sites, palazzi and pensioni : accommodation options to suit every pocket, get out of the city with excursions to Ostia Antica and Lazio's impressive Etruscan sites.

Helen Gillman

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