The 7th American edition by Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls offers an insightful exploration of its subject, featuring updated information and engaging narratives. Readers can expect a blend of cultural insights, practical advice, and detailed descriptions that enhance understanding and appreciation of the topic. The authors' expertise ensures a comprehensive guide that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.
Vacationers have traveled to Tuscany and Umbria for centuries, and visitor figures continue to rise. In this newly revised edition of a Cadogan classic, Italy experts Facaros and Pauls uncover Tuscany's lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in Europe. The three regions' combination of sheer beauty, wealth, and dastardly doings fired some of the greatest art and literature in the West, by the likes of Dante, Leonardo, Botticelli, and a hundred more. The guide discovers Tuscany, delving into the dense concentration of art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo; absorbing the energy of Siena's frenzied Palio; and taking in the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti. It explores the medieval hill towns of green Umbria--historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi, and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. Finally, the unspoiled landscape of the civilized Marches is covered. The region is fast gaining popularity as an alternative to Tuscany and Umbria; unlike other guides, Cadogan explores its bustling, sparkly seaside resort of Rimini. Cadogan not only brings this well-known and popular part of Italy to life, but also puts a new slant on the Leaning Tower and digs up some surprising secret gardens along the way.
"Amazingly well up-dated and researched. -- The Times (London) "Cadogan's specialty is uncovering delightful secrets in some of the earth's most traveled spots". -- The Independent "Entertaining companions with sharp insights ... The series has received plaudits worldwide for intelligence, orginality and a slightly irreverent sense of fun. -- Daily Telegraph (London) "Cadogan Guides have a reputation as the outstanding series for the independent traveler who doesn't want to follow the crowd". -- Daily Telegraph (London) "... evocatively charming and chatty as they are informed". -- New York Daily News "Understated humorous writing". -- New York Daily
Celebrates the extensive and opulent cultural history of Tuscany. This title helps to discover a wealth of hidden treasures, from medieval castles to the sacred Vie Cave, in the 'lost corner' of the ancient Etruscan heartland. It also helps to explore the Florence of Dante that inspired Renaissance Italy's seminal work The Divine Comedy.
This is the 3rd edition of the very successful guide to the winding Italian coast from Naples to Solerno. Facaros & Pauls uncover the layers of history from active Vesuvius to the present day glitterati in Positano. With color maps, town maps, ferry times to the islands and extended coverage of where to eat and stay on all budgets, and tips on how to survive the dripping Italian glamour of the Neopolitan Riviera, and where to find the quiet places, secluded beaches and cool, half-hidden ruins for a bit of gentle culture.
Three remarkable cities, with three remarkable stories to tell. Rome went out and conquered the world, and in its retirement came back to remake itself an ornate capital for an empire of souls. Venice built itself up from a Dark Age swamp to become a fairy city of canals. Florence built its empire on finance and wool, and lavished the profits on art and science. Pomp and glory, greed and beauty, mercantilism and brains - between the three, you'll discover a good deal of what Italy means. Cadogan's essential guide uncovers the divine, the great and the quirky in each city, where the stuff of civilization merges delightfully into the pleasures of everyday life.
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Rome while venturing into its surrounding treasures, including volcanic lakes, picturesque beaches, and ancient Etruscan tombs. The guide offers trustworthy insights on a wide range of attractions, from majestic castles and iconic monuments to local culinary delights like pizza and vibrant piazzas, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of both the city and its enchanting outskirts.
The new edition covering the Italian lakes of Garda, Lugano, Iseo, Como, Orta, Maggiore and the cities of the Lombard Plain: Pavia, Cremona and Mantura, as well as the link city to the lakes, Milan -- the mecca of finance and fashion. Authors Facaros and Pauls plunge into the romance of the Italian lakes and their history and art, both anecdotal and cultural. They have also gone into practical detail with city and lake maps, ferry timetables, a careful guide through the rich culinary diversity of the region and extensive choices of where to stay and eat.
