Fodor's Italy 2013 (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 960
ISBN: 0307929361
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Fodor's Italy 2013 is the essential take-along companion. With hundreds of full-color photos, this updated edition highlights everything that visitors adore--from Italy's art and architecture to glorious Tuscan hill towns to red-hot nightlife, and even more!
Expanded Coverage: Fodor's Italy 2013 continues to provide thorough, insightful coverage to this year-after-year top European destination. Dozens of scintillating new reviews are sure to entice first- and even old-timers to hotels and restaurants scattered throughout Rome, Venice, and Florence. Establishments in farther-flung cities and towns are also given their due, and look for deeper coverage of trendy southern Italy destinations, such as Sicily, Puglia, and Basilicata.
Illustrated Features: Multiple full-color features bring the many sides of Italy to vibrant life. Included among the photogenic array of riches are the ancient ruins of Rome, Sicily, and Pompeii; Michelangelo's spectacular Sistine Ceiling, Palladio's villas, Florence's Duomo, and Assisi's basilica of St. Francis; the vineyards of Barolo and Tuscany; the scenic glory of the Cinque Terre and Venice's Grand Canal; the fashionista's fascinating Milan; and more.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Convenient overviews show each region and its notable highlights, and chapter planning sections have savvy advice for making the most of travelers' time, with top tips on getting from cities to countryside villages. Enticing cuisine highlights are given in each regional chapter.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Italy 2013 offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Pullout Map: Handy take-along maps of Rome and Venice provide added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.
TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Italy stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.
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Tirolean style, as it sits on a hilltop amid forested slopes. Ceiling beams, painted fresco decorations, and crossed halberds on the walls complete the look inside. The hospitable management includes dinner with the room price when guests book three nights or longer. The hotel is 3 km (2 miles) northeast of Merano’s center. Pros: romantic setting; spectacular views. Cons: long walk into town; some bathrooms are small. TripAdvisor: “charming,” “magical location,” “just wonderful.” | Rooms from:
Museo: Nov.–Mar. 15, daily 10–6:30; Mar. 16–Oct., daily 10–7. Torre: Nov.–Mar. 15, daily 10–4; Mar. 16–Oct., daily 10–7. Fodor’s Choice | Cripta. After it had lain unseen for possibly 700 years, a crypt was rediscovered under the grand pavimento (floor) of the Duomo during routine excavation work and was opened to the public in 2003. An unknown master executed the breathtaking frescoes here sometime between 1270 and 1280; they retain their original colors and pack an emotional punch even with
side, and likewise the SS106 (which is uncongested and fast) for the Ionian. Given speed detectors and driver-tracking technology, stick to speed limits: You may become unpopular with the traffic behind but you’ll be spared an unwelcome ticket when you get home. Entering the centers of many towns requires a very small car, folding side-view mirrors, and a bit of nerve; tentative drivers should park outside the center and venture in on foot. If you’re squeamish about getting lost, don’t plan on
local culture) to all who arrive, and the view from the rooftop is beautiful, especially at dawn. Pros: quiet location; hospitable staff. Cons: parking can be difficult; rooms are basic. TripAdvisor: “absolutely wonderful,” “prettily situated,” “fantastic little hotel.” | Rooms from: €120 | Via San Francesco 2 | 71019 | 0884/701422 | www.hotelpuntasanfrancesco.it | 14 rooms | Breakfast. Peschici 22 km (14 miles) northwest of Vieste, 199 km (124 miles) northwest of Bari. Getting Here
car is a big advantage—going by train or bus can add hours to your trip, and routes and schedules are often puzzling. Ferrovie dello Stato. For train information, check with Ferrovie dello Stato, the national rail service. | 892021 | www.ferroviedellostato.it. COTRAL. This is the regional bus company. | 800/174471 | www.cotralspa.it. Visitor Information Tourist information kiosks in Rome can give you information about the Castelli Romani, Ostia Antica, and Tivoli. Il Mio Lazio. This
