Italy For Dummies (Dummies Travel)

Marvel at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the take a gondola ride through Venice at dusk. Sunbathe on the Amalfi Coast or walk the streets of Pompeii. Find the latest fashions in Milan or enjoy an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See magnificent cathedrals and architecture or get caught up in the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has enough cultural treasures and scenic splendors to last a lifetime, and this guide helps you make the most of your time with info on:Attractions in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and moreItaly’s history, culture, people, architecture, and cuisineMuseums with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and othersMust-see churches, beginning with St. Peter"s Basilica in RomeThe best ways to travel from one destination to another within ItalyShopping for marbled paper goods, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and of course, fashion accessoriesFour great itinerariesLike every For Dummies travel guide, Italy For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesThere’s even a glossary of menu terms to help you make the most of Italian diverse, divine cuisine. So dig in and enjoy.