Lonely Planet Italy

Lonely Planet's Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through chariot-grooved streets in Pompeii, sample the abundant varieties of wine and olives in Tuscany, and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Italy:

• NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
• Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids
• What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered
• NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan where to stay
• NEW Where to Stay in Rome map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood
• Colour maps and 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 - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
• Covers Rome, Turin, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Milan, the Lakes, Dolomites, Venice, Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Italy is our most comprehensive guide to Italy, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Going for a short break or weekend? Discover our smaller Pocket guides to Rome; Florence & Tuscany; Venice; Milan; and Naples & the Amalfi Coast.

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.

Authors: Brett Atkinson, Alexis Averbuck, Gregor Clark, Peter Dragicevich, Duncan Garwood, Paula Hardy, Virginia Maxwell, Kevin Raub, Brendan Sainsbury, Regis St Louis Nicola Williams, Stephanie Ong.