Italy

Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Scout street art in Rome, devour foodie delights in Bologna's Quadrilatero, sink into the Pozza di...

With Rick Steves, Naples and the Amalfi Coast are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy includes: *Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Amalfi Coast's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the...

"If you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Havana to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the...

Guidebook to the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Lausanne to Lucca. Starting at Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), the 725km route crosses the Alps at historic Great Saint Bernard Pass, descends the Po Valley, then climbs to cross the Cisa Pass into Tuscany...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559231Author Tyler BruleFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

It's time to embrace the Italian way of life... The Sweetness of Doing Nothing explores the southern Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente to help you find pleasure in the everyday. How often do you focus on being in the moment,...

A guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy's Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October. Routes range from 4-25km (2-16...

This new title continues Bradt's coverage of lesser-known but increasingly popular Italian regions and is the only guide available to Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region that forms the major part of the hinterland of Venice (but does not - despite the name -...

When Charlotte Horton and her family of British bohemians discovered an abandoned Tuscan castle, little did they know that they would transform it into a vibrant, modern locale. Nestled in the rugged terrain of Mount Amiata, Castello di Potentino was a...

To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and...

Get closer to Italy with DK Eyewitness. Marvelling at the ruins of the Roman Empire. Cycling around Tuscany's vineyard-cloaked hills. Indulging in world-famous regional cuisines. Italy offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever...

'YOU'LL WANT TO COOK IT ALL' - Evening Standard'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel. Her prose is so elegant and her story-telling so compelling that I almost forgot I was reading a cookbook.' - Russell Norman,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732379916Author Corinna CookeFormat PaperbackPage Count 266Imprint Glam World Publishing LLCPublisher Glam World Publishing LLCWeight(grams)...

Practical travel guide to Sardinia with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Sardinia, how to get...

A guide to the wonders of Venice, conveyed by means of an artist's sketchbookMatthew Rice is a long-time observer and illustrator of cities, buildings and all those who inhabit them, with an uncanny ability to express the energy of a place through a few...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865654242Author J.J. MartinFormat HardbackPage Count 228Imprint Vendome PressPublisher Vendome PressWeight(grams) 1920g

The most comprehensive book on the paintings and frescoes of Florence -- with nearly 2,000 beautifully reproduced artworks from the city's great museums and churches -- is now available in a practical and elegant paperback format. From the paintings on...

'Elegantly written, full of wit and charm, this is travel writing at its very best' Orlando FigesIn the summer of 1849, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italy's legendary revolutionary hero, fled Rome and led 4,000 of his men hundreds of miles through Umbria and...

HOW A BOOKSELLER INSPIRED A NATIONThe diary of a publicist-turned bookseller who left Florence to open a tiny bookshop on a Tuscan hill. 'Like Chocolat meets Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop, set in the Tuscan hills... A celebration of writing, words...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984823595Author Mimi ThorissonFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Sicily and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan...

Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646042616Author Gabrielle EuvinoFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses Press

A guidebook to 32 walks and scrambles in the Aosta Valley. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Italian Alps there's something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from short leisurely walks to scrambles and protected routes bordering on...

A guidebook to 43 day walks in the Italian region of Tuscany. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world-famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 3 to 18km (2-11 miles) and can be...

'Parks...offers detailed cultural observation, witty yet eagle-eyed, of what makes Italians so Italian' The TimesHow does Italy really work?When Valeria travels from hot, dusty Basilicata to begin her studies in a northern university town, she has little...

A guidebook to walking the Alta Via 2 (AV2) between Bressanone and Feltre. Covering 174km (108 miles), this long-distance trail through the western Dolomites in northeastern Italy takes about 2 weeks and is suitable for experienced trekkers with a good...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804187183Author Katie ParlaFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 936gDimensions(mm) 262mm...

This vivid and engaging book weaves together the history, architecture and archaeology of Syracuse and is an essential companion for anyone visiting the city. Dubbed 'the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all' by Cicero, Syracuse also...

Perfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday, this easy-to-use guide book is packed with insider tips and information on Rome's best family-friendly activities and attractions.Marvel at the stunning ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, admire...

The complete companion to Italian culinary culture Whether it's ordering a cappuccino after 11am, using a spoon to twirl your pasta or asking for parmesan on a fish dish, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an ignorant tourist...

A guidebook to 16 walks in Italy's Cinque Terre. Following age-old paths linking the UNESCO-listed settlements of this beautiful coastline, the routes involve moderate to steep ascents and therefore call for a reasonable level of fitness. ...

This 'dream-laden and spooked' (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century.Munthe spent many years working as a doctor in Southern Italy, labouring unstintingly during typhus, cholera and...

In recent years, tourists have discovered the rustic charms of Puglia, also known as Apulia, the heel stretching down from the spur of the Italian boot. The region boasts beautiful landscapes and miles of dramatic coastline, cities with Romanesque...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use. A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Italian. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Italy and...

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest,...

A guidebook to trekking the Alta Via 1, the Giants' Trail, between Donnas and Courmayeur in the Italian Alps. Covering 180km (112 miles), this long-distance trail on the northern flank of the Aosta valley takes around 2 weeks to hike and is suitable for...

Els Sirejacob and Bram Debaenst take you on their camper van travels through the most beautiful regions of Italy, sharing along the way the most delicious recipes tailored to each destination. This sequel to Camper Food & Stories is a personal record of...

A guidebook to 32 day walks on Italy's Amalfi coast. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover the Amalfi coast as well as the Islands of Ischia and...

Remember Rome for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of Rome's most famous sites such as the Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Trevi...