National Geographic Traveler: Italy

by Tim Jepson, Matt Propert (Photographer)

Wherever you visit Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Naples, Sicily, etc. you are in good hands with renowned Italy expert Tim Jepson. He ably guides readers through the storied capital of Rome, Northwest Italy, Lombardy & the Lakes, Venice, Northeast Italy, Emilia-Romagna & the Marche, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, the South, and Sicily and Sardinia. The opening chapters offer practical advice on planning your trip and explain the country in the context of its rich history and culture, its arts, and, of course, its cuisine. Throughout the guide, contemporary editorial features and experiential sidebars highlight every aspect of Italian life and offer a wide range of activities for the traveler to seek out: learn the history of the Grand Tour; watch the Palio, one of the world s oldest horseraces; explore the Trulli houses of Puglia; and learn the true history of the Mafia in Sicily. Take a walk through Medieval Rome; hunt for truffles; explore Chianti or Umbria by car; or enjoy a drive along the Valle d'Aosta, around Lago Maggiore, or Lago di Garda. Take a walk from Santissima Annunziata to Santa Trinita in Florence and learn about the city s flooding challenges."

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction, Italy

400 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2000

About the author

Tim Jepson is a British, London-based writer, traveler, and broadcaster. He began his traveling life at the age of 12, exploring the mountains of Britain and Ireland. After graduating from Oxford University, he lived and worked in Italy, writing for a variety of British newspapers and leading high-level expeditions in the country’s remotest corners.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the Fifth Edition, hardcover. A lot of lovely photos and lots of background on a few sites.

[Kristýna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Обожавам пътеводители. Много полезна информация с прекрасен снимков материал.

Минус една звезда заради това, че е наблегнато повече на Северна Италия на сметка на южна.

Още един минус заради досадно претрупаната и ненужна справочна част накрая.

Искам вече в Италия. :(

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazingly interesting but detailed inventory of Italy"s most famed sights. It was my one guide I took with me when tromping across the Boot.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was some useful information, the hints were nice, as were the photographs. (I like to read everything I can get my hands on before a trip.)

[Joe Pfeiler · Rating 4 out of 5]

With a good balance of history, pictures, places of interest etc., this book has traveled three times to Italy with me.