Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Italy you'll travel through ancient, cosmopolitan cities, colourful coastal villages, rolling Tuscan hills and grand piazzas, discovering the secrets to the perfect pizza, exploring the atmospheric ruins of Pompeii and going behind the scenes at La Scala opera house. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook hardback is built around themes that introduce you to the heart of Italy, and is packed with trip-planning tips and information on the most authentic local sights and activities - shining a spotlight on the huge diversity of people, places, culture, food and history that shape this extraordinary country. It's perfect for seasoned travellers and lovers of all things Italian who want to discover something new and exciting. - Includes over 90 experiences stretching across Italy - Multiple ways to navigate the book - thematically, geographically or by interest - Hundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stock Experience Italy is presented across five themes: - Bravo Italia: The Italian icons you already love - Tradizione: Treasured heritage, hill towns and harvests - Viva Italia: Modern life and the Italian way - Che sorpresa: Underrated and unexpected experiences - Dolce vita: Living the sweet life Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Italy: Full-colour images throughout Inspiration for your next trip, to help tailor it to your personal needs and interests Insider tips that reveal sights and cultural attractions beyond the guidebooks Covers Italian icons, modern Italy, the Italian way of life and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's E