<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet's&nbsp;Discover Italy</b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in a gondolier's sweet song while gliding past Venetian palaces, sample olives and wines as you traverse Tuscany's storybook hills, or be humbled amid thousands of years of Roman history and art; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Italy and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Italy:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights </b>give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, culture, architecture, politics, landscapes, outdoor experiences, cuisine, wine</li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out Rome map</b> (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination</li><li><b>Covers</b> Rome, the Vatican, Milan, the Lakes, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sicily and more.</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet's&nbsp;Discover Italy,</b> our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Italy's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.</p><ul><li>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out<b>Lonely Planet's Italy </b>guide. </li><li>Looking for a guide for Rome, Florence or Venice? Check out<b> Lonely Planet's Rome</b>guide, <b>Florence &amp; Tuscany</b> guide, or <b>Venice &amp; the Veneto</b> guide for a comprehensive look at all each of these cities has to offer,<b>Pocket Rome,</b> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip, or<b>Make My Day Rome,</b> a uniquely interactive guide that allows you to effortlessly plan your itinerary by flipping, mixing and matching top sights.</li></ul><p><b>Authors: </b>Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>