By Bruce Murphy, Alessandra de Rosa
Surprise on the Sistine Chapel within the Vatican or the take a gondola trip via Venice at nightfall. Sunbathe at the Amalfi Coast or stroll the streets of Pompeii. locate the most recent models in Milan or get pleasure from an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See marvelous cathedrals and structure or get stuck up within the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has sufficient cultural treasures and scenic splendors to final a life-time, and this advisor is helping you're making the main of a while with information on: points of interest in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and extra Italy’s historical past, tradition, humans, structure, and delicacies Museums with masterpieces by way of Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and others Must-see church buildings, starting with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome the simplest how one can commute from one vacation spot to a different inside of Italy buying marbled paper items, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and naturally, style add-ons 4 nice itineraries like several For Dummies commute guide, Italy For Dummies, Fourth variation comprises: Down-to-earth trip-planning recommendation What you shouldn’t pass over — and what you could pass the simplest resorts and eating places for each finances convenient Post-it Flags to mark your favourite pages There’s even a thesaurus of menu phrases that can assist you utilize Italian various, divine delicacies. So dig in and revel in.
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Whether you’re a fan of risotto or not, visit CraccoPeck in Milan. Gourmands flock to this elegant restaurant just a few steps from the Duomo, as it’s simply the best in the city. See Chapter 17. ߜ Il Desco in Verona is not only a great chef’s restaurant, but also a very pleasant place where you’ll feel welcome and taken care of in a wonderfully friendly way. Many foodies will tell you this is the best restaurant in Italy. See Chapter 17. ߜ The San Pietro in Positano — inside the hotel of the same name — is one of the best and most beautiful places to dine on this equally beautiful stretch of coast.
The splendid collection includes treasures of Pompeii that were removed from the buried city for safekeeping. See Chapter 18. The Best Churches Over the ages, churches in Italy have been decorated with the best works of art and built according to the designs of the greatest architects. Here are our absolute favorites from among the thousands of options. ߜ St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is justly the most famous church in a country filled with magnificent churches. Its majestic colonnade and soaring dome create a symbol of Rome as well as of the Catholic Church; inside are unique art treasures that include Michelangelo’s Pietà.
See Chapter 12. ߜ Siena’s Palio delle Contrade is more than a horse race: It’s a grudge match between the city’s neighborhoods that’s been going on for hundreds of years. It’s still carried out with all the pomp, ceremony, and costumes of Renaissance Siena. The race (quite dangerous) is held in the main square of the town — which is filled with dirt for the occasion. Imagine the Kentucky Derby being held in Times Square. See Chapter 15. ߜ Taking a gondola ride through Venice may be expensive and “touristy,” but — especially at dusk — it is an enchanting experience.