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Unforgettable art, heavenly villages, dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Essential Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian experiences by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor's Italy-based experts.
This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on The Sistine Ceiling, The Cinque Terre, and Tuscan wine
· Coverage of Rome, Between Rome and Florence, Florence, Emilia-Romagna and the Veneto, and Venice
Planning to focus on Rome? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Rome.