Whether you want to explore ancient ruins in Rome, ride a gondola in Venice, see the Duomo in Florence, or visit Vatican City, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Best of Italy guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

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• * AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do

  * PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Best Hilltop Villages in Tuscany, Architectural Wonders in Venice, and Best Italian Cooking Classes

  * COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

  * UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more

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* MULTIPLE ITINERARARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

* SPECIAL FEATURES on The Sistine Ceiling, Cruising the Grand Canal, and Hiking the Cinque Terre.

* COVERS: Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, Sicily, and more.

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* MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently

* TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

* HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography, and more

* LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems

* ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases

* ILLUSTRATED FOOD FEATURES to help navigate the cuisines of every region in Italy

Planning on visiting France or Spain? Check out Fodor's Essential France or Fodor's Essential Spain.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images and the pull out map included in the physical edition.

This edition is printed on sustainably sourced paper.