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	Lonely Planet Italy Damien Simonis, Duncan Garwood, ... Lonely Planet Publications, 2006 - 924 pages average customer review:based on 32 reviews view larger image
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o EXPLORE - in-depth coverage takes you beyond the classic cities into the heart of Italy's rolling countryside, craggy mountains and tiny hilltop towns
o PUT IT IN CONTEXT - detailed history, culture, art and food chapters help you get under the skin of this incredibly diverse country
o HATCH A PLAN - inspirational itineraries and comprehensive practical information enable you to make the most of your time in Italy
o STAY IN STYLE - whether it's a cosy B&B for a night or a week in Puglia's trulli, our listings deliver
o DINE OUT - from humble trattorie to fine-dining institutions, our hand-picked reviews highlight the best of Italy's regional cuisine

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Great Guide - Full of Good Information!

This book tells you everything you need to know about Italy. Anyone who is planning to visit Italy should read this before they go. It is full of good information and will help you to get the most from your trip.


Lonely Planet Italy

Decent range of information, though some more specificity would be nice-especially in Venice. They had very little on accommodations or dining there.


Decent guide

I did a multiple country tour across Europe and I will preface my review with the disclaimer that I only ended up seeing Venice while I was in Italy so all my comment pertain to the Lonely Planet's section on this city.

The section on Venice was not as helpful as other Lonely Planet guides that I have had the pleasure of using with my travels. The maps, while accurate and useful for approximate locating, will need to supplemented with another map (either the Lonely Planet's or one purchased when you get there).

The hotel reviews were good, but I would also use the internet more as I found a nice cheap hotel not listed in their guide just walking through the city. Their review of the usefulness of the Venice Pass was also spot on - ie you will have to work hard and smart get your money's worth.

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Good for trip prep., but not good when you're there

I bought this book before I went to Italy and planned to use it to guide me around. When I was there, I found the book is good for reading, but is not useful at all when you need to rely on it to go around. The very few maps in the book are very general and lack of details. You can't tell where you're and what you're looking at if you only have this book. I had to buy some other books there so that I don't miss the great things at the places I visited.


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