Italy For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 6. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-7645-5453-7 (ISBN)
Description
The seven hills of Rome, Vivaldi and Venice, the ruins of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, pasta, cappuccino, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Armani, opera. Italy is a feast for the senses, and now this wonderful country-rich with history and physical beauty-is accessible as never before with Italy For Dummies. This concise guide pares down this complex destination and helps visitors plan the trip that's right for them. It includes: * Easy-to-do suggested itineraries that offer a taste of both cities and the countryside * Expert advice on finding the most charming small hotels and trattorie * Tips for avoiding the crowds and beating culture burnout * Essential information on Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 163 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-5453-7 (9780764554537)
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Bruce Murphy | Alessandra DeRosa
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Persons
Bruce Murphy was born in New York City, where he continues to live when not traveling and working on projects as a freelance writer. Alessandra de Rosa is a world traveler and professional tourist who has also worked for the United Nations. Bruce and Alessandra also collaborated on New York City For Dummies (published by Wiley).
Content
Introduction. Part I. Getting Started. Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Italy. Chapter 2: Deciding When and Where to Go. Chapter 3: Five Great Italian Itineraries. Chapter 4: Planning Your Budget. Chapter 5: Planning Ahead for Special Travel Needs. Part II: Ironing Out the Details. Chapter 6: Getting to Italy. Chapter 7: Getting Around Italy. Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations. Chapter 9: Money Matters. Chapter 10: Taking Care of Last--minute Details. Part III: The Eternal City: Rome. Chapter 11: Settling Into Rome. Chapter 12: Exploring Rome. Chapter 13: Side Trips from Rome. Part IV: Florence and the Best of Tuscany and Umbria. Chapter 14: Florence. Chapter 15: Northern Tuscany and the Cinque Terre. Chapter 16: Southern Tuscany. Chapter 17: Umbria. Part V: Venice and the Best of the Pianura Padana. Chapter 18: Venice. Chapter 19: Padua, Verona, and Milan. Part VI: Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. Chapter 20: Naples. Chapter 21: Side Trips from Naples. Chapter 22: The Amalfi Coast. Part VII: Sicily. Chapter 23: Palermo. Chapter 24: Side Trips from Palermo. Chapter 25: Taormina and the Rest of Sicily. Part VIII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 26: Non Capisco: The Top Ten Expressions You Need to Know. Chapter 27: Ten (Or so) Authors to Help You Understand More About Italy. Appendix: Quick Concierge. Worksheets. Index.