Frommer's Italy From $70 A Day
by Bramblett, Reid; Brewer, Stephen; Schultz, PatriciaEdition: Map
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-08-01
Publisher(s): Frommer
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Summary
A complete guide to Italy's sights, from Tuscan hill towns and the spectacular scenery of the Amalfi coast to ancient Roman ruins and masterpieces of the Renaissance--plus the lowdown on what to see and do for free Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | p. ix |
| The Best of Italy from $70 a Day | p. 1 |
| The Best Travel Experiences for Free (or Almost) | p. 1 |
| The Best Bargain Destinations | p. 2 |
| The Best Small Towns | p. 3 |
| The Best Cathedrals | p. 4 |
| The Best Museums | p. 6 |
| The Best Ancient Ruins | p. 7 |
| The Best Wine-Tasting Experiences | p. 9 |
| The Best Festivals | p. 9 |
| The Best Bargains for Serious Shoppers | p. 11 |
| The Best Hotel Deals | p. 12 |
| The Best Rooms with a View | p. 13 |
| The Best Affordable Hideaways by the Sea | p. 15 |
| The Best Affordable Restaurants | p. 15 |
| The Best Cafes | p. 17 |
| Getting to Know Italy | p. 19 |
| Regions in Brief | p. 19 |
| Italy Past and Present | p. 22 |
| Dateline | p. 22 |
| Italy's Artistic Heritage | p. 29 |
| Great Examples of Italian Art and Architecture | p. 30 |
| Andrea Palladio--Father of Neoclassicism | p. 33 |
| Italy's Cuisine and Wine | p. 34 |
| Recommended Books | p. 38 |
| Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy | p. 40 |
| How This Guide Can Save You Money | p. 40 |
| Fifty Money-Saving Tips | p. 40 |
| CyberDeals for Net Surfers | p. 42 |
| Visitor Information and Entry Requirements | p. 47 |
| Money | p. 49 |
| The Italian Lira, the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound | p. 51 |
| The Debut of the Euro | p. 52 |
| When to Go | p. 52 |
| Italy Calendar of Events | p. 54 |
| Riding in Italy | p. 58 |
| Learning and Special Interest Vacations | p. 60 |
| Organized Tours, Package Tours and Tour Operators | p. 61 |
| Health and Insurance | p. 62 |
| Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | p. 63 |
| Getting There Without Going Broke | p. 67 |
| Getting Around | p. 74 |
| Tips on Accommodations | p. 78 |
| Tips on Dining | p. 80 |
| Tips on Shopping | p. 81 |
| How to Get the VAT Back | p. 82 |
| Size Conversion Chart | p. 83 |
| Fast Facts: Italy | p. 83 |
| Rome | p. 88 |
| Arriving | p. 89 |
| Jubilee 2000 | p. 90 |
| Orientation | p. 92 |
| Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 94 |
| Fast Facts: Rome | p. 100 |
| Getting the Best Deal on Accommodations | p. 103 |
| Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 103 |
| Long-Term Accommodations in Rome | p. 107 |
| Hostel Takeovers | p. 118 |
| Great Deals on Dining | p. 118 |
| Getting the Best Deal on Dining | p. 120 |
| Picnicking on the Freshest Food in Rome | p. 124 |
| Quick Bites | p. 130 |
| The Best Roman Ice Cream and Cafes | p. 136 |
| Cheap Thrills: Exploring Rome for Free (or Almost) | p. 138 |
| Exploring the Vatican and St. Peter's | p. 138 |
| Papal Audiences | p. 140 |
| The Forum, Colosseum and Best of Ancient Rome | p. 147 |
| Attractions Near Ancient Rome | p. 154 |
| Attractions Around Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto | p. 157 |
| Attractions Near Piazza Navona and the pantheon | p. 158 |
| The Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and Nearby Attractions | p. 162 |
| More Attractions | p. 167 |
| Rome's Parks and Gardens | p. 176 |
| Especially for Kids | p. 176 |
| Exploring the Catacombs of the Appian Way | p. 177 |
| Organized Tours | p. 178 |
| Special and Free Events | p. 179 |
| Shopping | p. 180 |
| Rome After Dark | p. 185 |
| Side Trips: Ostia Antica and Tivoli | p. 189 |
| Florence | p. 192 |
| Orientation | p. 193 |
| Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 195 |
| Fast Facts: Florence | p. 199 |
| Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 202 |
| Family-Friendly Hotels | p. 206 |
| Great Deals on Dining | p. 215 |
| Family-Friendly Restaurants | p. 226 |
| A Moveable Feast | p. 228 |
| Exploring Florence | p. 230 |
| Special and Free Events | p. 248 |
| Organized Tours | p. 249 |
| Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Florence for Free (or Almost) | p. 250 |
| Shopping | p. 252 |
| Florence After Dark | p. 256 |
| Day Trip to Fiesole | p. 259 |
| Tuscany and Umbria | p. 261 |
| Pisa | p. 264 |
| Lucca | p. 270 |
| San Gimignano | p. 278 |
| Siena | p. 284 |
| Perugia | p. 301 |
| Assisi | p. 309 |
| The Earthquakes | p. 310 |
| Gubbio | p. 319 |
| Spoleto | p. 324 |
| Orvieto | p. 329 |
| Bologna and Emilia-Romagna | p. 335 |
| Bologna | p. 335 |
| Fast Facts: Bologna | p. 338 |
| A Moveable Feast | p. 349 |
| Ferrara | p. 350 |
| Good Walls Make Good Biking | p. 352 |
| Ravenna | p. 357 |
| A Day at the Beach | p. 359 |
| Modena | p. 364 |
| Living Off the Fat of the Land | p. 368 |
| Parma | p. 368 |
| Hamming It Up in Parma | p. 375 |
| Venice | p. 377 |
| Arriving | p. 378 |
| Orientation | p. 380 |
| Neighborhoods in Brief | p. 382 |
| The Ride of Your Life | p. 384 |
| Venetian Dialect: What Would Dante Say? | p. 386 |
| Fast Facts: Venice | p. 388 |
| Accommodations You Can Afford | p. 390 |
| Family-Friendly Hotels | p. 394 |
| Great Deals on Dining | p. 404 |
| Family-Friendly Restaurants | p. 407 |
| Exploring Venice | p. 415 |
| Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do in Venice for Free (Or Almost) | p. 423 |
| Organized Tours | p. 430 |
| Festivals and Special Events | p. 431 |
| Carnevale a Venezia | p. 432 |
| Shopping | p. 434 |
| Venice After Dark | p. 437 |
| Exploring Venice's Islands | p. 440 |
| The Veneto | p. 442 |
| Padua | p. 444 |
| Vicenza | p. 453 |
| Verona | p. 460 |
| Will the Fat Lady Sing? | p. 463 |
| The Dolomites and South Tyrol | p. 473 |
| Trento (Trent) | p. 473 |
| Bolzano | p. 479 |
| Merano | p. 484 |
| Taking the Cure | p. 485 |
| Bressanone (Brixen) | p. 487 |
| Cortina d'Ampezzo | p. 491 |
| Udine | p. 496 |
| Trieste | p. 499 |
| Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes | p. 505 |
| Milan (Milano) | p. 506 |
| Fast Facts: Milan | p. 509 |
| Bergamo | p. 530 |
| Mantua (Mantova) | p. 536 |
| Lago di Garda | p. 541 |
| Lago di Como Bellagio and the Central Lake Region | p. 547 |
| Lago Maggiore | p. 554 |
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