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- ISBN: 9780028624471 | 0028624475
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/1/1999
A complete guide to Italy's sights, from Tuscan hill towns and the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi coast to ancient Roman ruins and masterpieces of the Renaissance--plus the lowdown on what to see and do for free Book jacket.
List of Maps | p. ix |
The Best of Italy from $70 a Day | p. 1 |
The Best Travel Experiences for Free (or Almost) | p. 1 |
The Best Bargain Destinations | p. 2 |
The Best Small Towns | p. 3 |
The Best Cathedrals | p. 4 |
The Best Museums | p. 6 |
The Best Ancient Ruins | p. 7 |
The Best Wine-Tasting Experiences | p. 9 |
The Best Festivals | p. 9 |
The Best Bargains for Serious Shoppers | p. 11 |
The Best Hotel Deals | p. 12 |
The Best Rooms with a View | p. 13 |
The Best Affordable Hideaways by the Sea | p. 15 |
The Best Affordable Restaurants | p. 15 |
The Best Cafes | p. 17 |
Getting to Know Italy | p. 19 |
Regions in Brief | p. 19 |
Italy Past and Present | p. 22 |
Dateline | p. 22 |
Italy's Artistic Heritage | p. 29 |
Great Examples of Italian Art and Architecture | p. 30 |
Andrea Palladio--Father of Neoclassicism | p. 33 |
Italy's Cuisine and Wine | p. 34 |
Recommended Books | p. 38 |
Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy | p. 40 |
How This Guide Can Save You Money | p. 40 |
Fifty Money-Saving Tips | p. 40 |
CyberDeals for Net Surfers | p. 42 |
Visitor Information and Entry Requirements | p. 47 |
Money | p. 49 |
The Italian Lira, the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound | p. 51 |
The Debut of the Euro | p. 52 |
When to Go | p. 52 |
Italy Calendar of Events | p. 54 |
Riding in Italy | p. 58 |
Learning and Special Interest Vacations | p. 60 |
Organized Tours, Package Tours and Tour Operators | p. 61 |
Health and Insurance | p. 62 |
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | p. 63 |
Getting There Without Going Broke | p. 67 |
Getting Around | p. 74 |
Tips on Accommodations | p. 78 |
Tips on Dining | p. 80 |
Tips on Shopping | p. 81 |
How to Get the VAT Back | p. 82 |
Size Conversion Chart | p. 83 |
Fast Facts: Italy | p. 83 |
Rome | p. 88 |
Arriving | p. 89 |
Jubilee 2000 | p. 90 |
Orientation | p. 92 |
Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 94 |
Fast Facts: Rome | p. 100 |
Getting the Best Deal on Accommodations | p. 103 |
Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 103 |
Long-Term Accommodations in Rome | p. 107 |
Hostel Takeovers | p. 118 |
Great Deals on Dining | p. 118 |
Getting the Best Deal on Dining | p. 120 |
Picnicking on the Freshest Food in Rome | p. 124 |
Quick Bites | p. 130 |
The Best Roman Ice Cream and Cafes | p. 136 |
Cheap Thrills: Exploring Rome for Free (or Almost) | p. 138 |
Exploring the Vatican and St. Peter's | p. 138 |
Papal Audiences | p. 140 |
The Forum, Colosseum and Best of Ancient Rome | p. 147 |
Attractions Near Ancient Rome | p. 154 |
Attractions Around Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto | p. 157 |
Attractions Near Piazza Navona and the pantheon | p. 158 |
The Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and Nearby Attractions | p. 162 |
More Attractions | p. 167 |
Rome's Parks and Gardens | p. 176 |
Especially for Kids | p. 176 |
Exploring the Catacombs of the Appian Way | p. 177 |
Organized Tours | p. 178 |
Special and Free Events | p. 179 |
Shopping | p. 180 |
Rome After Dark | p. 185 |
Side Trips: Ostia Antica and Tivoli | p. 189 |
Florence | p. 192 |
Orientation | p. 193 |
Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 195 |
Fast Facts: Florence | p. 199 |
Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 202 |
Family-Friendly Hotels | p. 206 |
Great Deals on Dining | p. 215 |
Family-Friendly Restaurants | p. 226 |
A Moveable Feast | p. 228 |
Exploring Florence | p. 230 |
Special and Free Events | p. 248 |
Organized Tours | p. 249 |
Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Florence for Free (or Almost) | p. 250 |
Shopping | p. 252 |
Florence After Dark | p. 256 |
Day Trip to Fiesole | p. 259 |
Tuscany and Umbria | p. 261 |
Pisa | p. 264 |
Lucca | p. 270 |
San Gimignano | p. 278 |
Siena | p. 284 |
Perugia | p. 301 |
Assisi | p. 309 |
The Earthquakes | p. 310 |
Gubbio | p. 319 |
Spoleto | p. 324 |
Orvieto | p. 329 |
Bologna and Emilia-Romagna | p. 335 |
Bologna | p. 335 |
Fast Facts: Bologna | p. 338 |
A Moveable Feast | p. 349 |
Ferrara | p. 350 |
Good Walls Make Good Biking | p. 352 |
Ravenna | p. 357 |
A Day at the Beach | p. 359 |
Modena | p. 364 |
Living Off the Fat of the Land | p. 368 |
Parma | p. 368 |
Hamming It Up in Parma | p. 375 |
Venice | p. 377 |
Arriving | p. 378 |
Orientation | p. 380 |
Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 382 |
The Ride of Your Life | p. 384 |
Venetian Dialect: What Would Dante Say? | p. 386 |
Fast Facts: Venice | p. 388 |
Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 390 |
Family-Friendly Hotels | p. 394 |
Great Deals on Dining | p. 404 |
Family-Friendly Restaurants | p. 407 |
Exploring Venice | p. 415 |
Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Venice for Free (Or Almost) | p. 423 |
Organized Tours | p. 430 |
Festivals and Special Events | p. 431 |
Carnevale a Venezia | p. 432 |
Shopping | p. 434 |
Venice After Dark | p. 437 |
Exploring Venice's Islands | p. 440 |
The Veneto | p. 442 |
Padua | p. 444 |
Vicenza | p. 453 |
Verona | p. 460 |
Will the Fat Lady Sing? | p. 463 |
The Dolomites and South Tyrol | p. 473 |
Trento (Trent) | p. 473 |
Bolzano | p. 479 |
Merano | p. 484 |
Taking the Cure | p. 485 |
Bressanone (Brixen) | p. 487 |
Cortina d'Ampezzo | p. 491 |
Udine | p. 496 |
Trieste | p. 499 |
Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes | p. 505 |
Milan (Milano) | p. 506 |
Fast Facts: Milan | p. 509 |
Bergamo | p. 530 |
Mantua (Mantova) | p. 536 |
Lago di Garda | p. 541 |
Lago di Como Bellagio and the Central Lake Region | p. 547 |
Lago Maggiore | p. 554 |
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