First Edition
The guide that gets you to the heart and soul of Italy.
'Upclose Italy' is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky never-obvious facts about major sights as well as the low-down on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the Eternal City and helps you get the most Italy for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.
All the places to go, from parma to palermo
- Castles and gardens, crumbling monasteries and ancient ruins
- Venetian glass and lace, leather, funky fashion, marbleized paper
- See the pope, catch a frenzied Fiorentina soccer match
- Seaside and mountain hikes, wine-country biking, the best beaches
Tell-all reviews of small hotels, cozy pensions
- Where to say that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg
- Antiques-filled pensions, rooms in private homes, farm stays
- City finds: palazzi with terraces, high ceilings, mosaic floors
- Squeaky-clean hostels with sea views and home-cooked meals
The buzz on trattorias, the club and music scene, opera
- Lowdown on local specialties: hearty pasta, cheap wine, fresh seafood
- Where to find opera tickets and other music places
- Best bets for gelato and pizza
- Wine bars, pubs and beer halls
Practical info, great maps
- Airfare deals, how to get around
- Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds
- Clear, easy-to-read maps
