Lonely Planet Best Of Italy 2nd Ed

Epicentre of the Roman Empire and birthplace of the Renaissance, this sun-kissed virtuoso groans under the weight of its cultural cachet: it's here that you'll stand in the presence of Michelangelo's David and Sistine Chapel frescoes, Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera and da Vinci's The Last Supper. In fact, Italy has more Unesco World Heritage cultural sites than any other country on Earth. * Italy's best sights & experiences * Includes Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Milan & the Lakes, Venice, Naples, Sicily, and more