Facaros and Pauls: Travel Guides to Italy

Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and maps. Cadogan explores the home of pizza, seeking out the pleasures of chic Positano and the Amalfi Coast, where Mount Vesuvius towers over the fantasy garden frescoes of Pompeii; the ravishing landscape of Capri; and vibrant Naples, with its

Americans are discovering a place Europeans have known for centuries - lovely Emilia-Romagna, home of spaghetti bolognese, Pavarotti, Parma ham, Lambrusco, lasagna, macaroni, balsamic vinegar and much more. Now fully redesigned, this new edition of the only guide available to this essentially Italian region contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with

Steps back into ancient Rome on a visit to the Forum and Colosseum • takes a boat ride on Lake Como and a walk through the rolling Tuscan hills • soaks up the sun along the Italian Riviera and sinks into the romance of Venice • marvels at the masterpieces in the Uffizi and takes in an opera at La Scala • dines on fine cuisine in Italy’s gastronomic capital

With so much to see, do, experience, and eat in Italy, the only way to get the best from a visit is with a copy of Cadogan's authoritative guide in hand. Written by experts and full of fascinating stories and anecdotes, the best places to stay and eat and the wondrous churches, cathedrals, piazzas, galleries, olive groves, and rolling hills of this magnificent country.

Follow the footsteps of Cadogan's expert authors as they seek out the very best of Lombardy and the lakes in the seventh edition of this classic guide. From the landscapes that inspired the Leonardo's paintings to rich gastronomic indulgence, discover the sheer natural beauty of the region while savoring its earthier delights. And, when urban enjoyment calls, head for the cities of the Lombard

Discover Europe’s best-dressed city: Milan, home of some of the world’s most luxurious clothes shops and most exclusive fashion houses. The guide uncovers all the best places to window-shop and to pick up a designer label. It also explores the city’s remarkable architectural heritage: from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele--the elegant glass-roofed arcade that encloses many of the finest boutiques, to

Cadogan's guide to Rome provides a truly accessible way into the heart of this enthralling city. The unique introductory full-color section is packed with itineraries--for example, an exploration of Ancient Rome or a taste of the unexpected away from the tourist crowds. There are ideas for day trips outside Rome, and walks that give visitors a true taste of the city. All attractions and

Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and maps. Travel companies consistently cite this three-city combination as their most sought-after Italian tour. These are three remarkable destinations, with three remarkable stories to tell. Rome went out and conquered the world, and in its retirement

Explore monumental, all-conquering Rome and go beyond the Eternal City's ancient gates to discover what lies outside them--volcanic lakes, beaches and islands, refined hill towns, Etruscan tombs and the high, snowy peaks of the Apennines.Hand-picked and special places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything

Sardinia has long been a favorite of the Italians; discover why with Cadogan’s insightful and fascinating guide. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, the Italian travel experts, uncover the hidden sights of the elegant capital of Cagliari and explore the wild beaches and pure turquoise sea of the coast of the Nurra. They ponder the quiet simplicity of Oristano, which explodes into life for a

Unravels the big island’s stormy history and complex myths – takes you to the high drama of Etna’s free firework displays and serene far-flung islands in the cleanest seas in Italy – reveals the fantastic architecture of Syracuse on the southeast coast and the ancient sites of Tindari, Himera and Solunto dotted along the Tyrrhenian

Lunch in a Medici villa or stay in a medieval ex-monastery in the Arno valley... In this newly revised edition of a Cadogan classic, Italy experts Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls lead you into the very heart of Tuscany – a region of sheer, luxuriant natural beauty, where wealth and dastardly doings have shaped the history and fired some of the greatest art and literature the Western world has

Now fully redesigned, this new edition of a Cadogan bestsellercontains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and maps. Holidaymakers have traveled to Tuscany and Umbria for centuries, and visitor figures continue to rise. Italy experts Facaros and Pauls uncover Tuscany’s lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in

Cadogan's acclaimed guide is the perfect travelling companion to the "green heart of Italy." The authors--one-time Umbrian residents--take the reader deep into bucolic valleys and wooded hills, while their illuminating commentary showcases the architectural heritage of this bewitching region.Hand-picked, unusual places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural

Cadogan’s cliché-busting guide discovers the little-known sights of secret Venice, as well as the treasures that simply can’t be missed. The guide covers in depth the history and culture of the city: the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Marco and the Doge’s Palace, and the Accademia, with its world-renowned collection of Renaissance art. It also has sections on nightlife, whether the visitor is

Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with color photographs and maps. In a country full of treasures, Cadogan leads you through the region that lays claim to many of Italy’s jewels. This sumptuous, sensuous area is full of world-renowned beauty, both man-made and natural, from the awesome peaks of the Dolomites