Frommer's Italy Day by Day Book

Chapter 1: The Best of Italy.

Our Favorite Italy Moments.

Our Favorite Small Cities & Towns.

The Best Scenic Drives & Rides.

The Most Scenic Places.

The Best Markets.

The Best Castles & Monasteries.

The Best Piazzas.

The Best Museums.

The Best Ancient Ruins.

The Best Churches & Cathedrals.

The Best Architecture.

Our Favorite Works of Art.

Our Favorite Small Inns.

Spotlight: Leonardo’s Last Supper.

The Best Luxury Hotels.

The Top Food & Wine Experiences.

The Most Memorable Dining Experiences.

Can’t Miss Festivals & Events.

Chapter 2: Strategies for Seeing Italy.

Chapter 3: The Best All-Italy Itineraries.

The Best of Italy in 1 Week.

The Best of Italy in 2 Weeks.

Spotlight: The Great Churches.

The South in 12 Days.

Great Cities & Towns of the North.

The Scenic North in 1 Week.

Chapter 4: Rome.

13 Favorite Moments.

The Best of Rome in 1 Day.

Spotlight: Michelangelo’s Pietà.

The Best of Rome in 2 Days.

The Best of Rome in 3 Days.

Ancient Rome.

The Roman Forum.

The Best Museums.

The Best Piazzas.

Underground Rome.

Piazza Navona & the Pantheon.

Campo de’ Fiori & the Jewish Ghetto.

Trastevere.

Via Appia Antica.

Rome Shopping Best Bets.

Rome Shopping A to Z.

Rome Restaurant Best Bets.

Rome Restaurants A to Z.

Rome Hotel Best Bets.

Rome Hotels A to Z.

Rome Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.

Rome Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Tivoli.

Spotlight: Roman Emperors’ Hall of Infamy.

Ostia Antica.

Rome Fast Facts.

Chapter 5: Florence.

13 Favorite Moments.

The Best of Florence in 1 Day.

The Best of Florence in 2 Days.

The Best of Florence in 3 Days.

The Best Art & Architecture.

The Uffizi.

Piazza del Duomo.

The Centro Storico.

Oltrarno.

Spotlight: Crazy for Calcio.

Florence Shopping Best Bets.

Florence Shopping A to Z.

Florence Restaurant Best Bets.

Florence Restaurants A to Z.

Florence Hotel Best Bets.

Florence Hotels A to Z.

Florence Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.

Florence Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Fiesole.

Florence Fast Facts.

Chapter 6: Tuscany & Umbria.

The Best of Tuscany & Umbria in 3 Days.

The Best of Tuscany & Umbria in 1 Week.

Tuscany & Umbria for Food & Wine Lovers.

Spotlight: A Grape Guide.

The Best Art & Architecture in Tuscany & Umbria.

The Best of Southern Tuscany.

The Best of Umbria.

Arezzo.

Assisi.

Cortona.

Lucca.

Montalcino.

Montepulciano.

Perugia.

Pienza.

San Gimignano.

Siena.

Tuscany & Umbria Fast Facts.

Chapter 7: Bologna & Emilia-Romagna.

The Best of Emilia-Romagna in 3 Days.

The Best of Emilia-Romagna in 1 Week.

Into the Riviera Romagnola.

Art & Architecture in Emilia-Romagna.

Bologna.

Parma.

Spotlight: Meet the Borgias.

Ferrara.

Ravenna.

Bologna & Emilia-Romagna Fast Facts.

Chapter 8: Venice.

10 Favorite Moments.

The Best of Venice in 1 Day.

The Best of Venice in 2 Days.

The Best of Venice in 3 Days.

Venice’s Grand Canal.

Spotlight: Is Venice Sinking?

The Best Art & Architecture in Venice.

Cannaregio & Castello.

Santa Croce, San Polo & Dorsoduro.

Islands of the Venetian Lagoon.

Venice Shopping Best Bets.

Venice Shopping A to Z.

Venice Restaurant Best Bets.

Venice Restaurants A to Z.

Venice Hotel Best Bets.

Venice Hotels A to Z.

Venice Nightlife & Entertainment Best Bets.

Venice Nightlife & Entertainment A to Z.

Padua.

Verona.

Venice Fast Facts.

Chapter 9: Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes.

The Best of Lombardy in 3 Days.

Spotlight: Hitting the High Notes.

The Best of Lombardy & the Lakes in 1 Week.

Into the Mountains.

The Lakes at Their Scenic Best.

The Lakes with Kids.

Lombardy for Art & Architecture Lovers.

Milan.

Where to Shop.

Where to Dine.

Where to Stay.

Nightlife & Entertainment.

Spotlight: La Moda.

Mantua.

Bergamo.

Milan, Lombardy & the Lakes Fast Facts.

Chapter 10: Turin & Piedmont.

The Best of Turin & Piedmont in 3 Days.

The Best of Turin, Piedmont & Valle d'Aosta in 1 Week.

From Mountains to Vineyards.

On the Savoy Trail.

Turin.

Spotlight: Cinema Paradiso.

Asti.

Alba.

Turin & Piedmont Fast Facts.

Chapter 11: Liguria.

The Best of Liguria in 3 Days.

The Best of Liguria in 1 Week.

Liguria’s Best Art & Culture.

Hiking in the Cinque Terre.

Genoa.

San Remo & the Riviera di Levante.

The Portofi no Peninsula.

Liguria Fast Facts.

Chapter 12: Naples & Campania.

The Best of Naples & Campania in 3 Days.

The Best of Naples & Campania in 1 Week.

The Best Ancient Sites.

Spotlight: A Day in the Life of Julius Publius.

Pompeii.

The Best Outdoor Activities.

The Best of the Amalfi Coast.

Naples.

Capri.

Positano.

Ravello.

Sorrento.

Amalfi.

Naples & Campania Fast Facts.

Chapter 13: Sicily.

The Best of Sicily in 3 Days.

The Best of Sicily in 1 Week.

Sicily's Best Art, Architecture & Archaeology.

The Best Sun & Sea.

The Best of Western Sicily.

The Aeolian Islands.

Palermo.

Siracusa.

Taormina.

Sicily Fast Facts.

Chapter 14: Italy’s History & Culture.

Italy's 10 Greatest Cultural Hits.

A Timeline of Italian History.

Italy: A Brief History.

Early Art & Architecture.

Medieval Art & Architecture.

The Renaissance.

Beyond the Renaissance.

Modern Art & Design.

Music & Literature.

Food & Wine.

Chapter 15: The Best Special Interest Trips.

Multi-Activity Outfi tters.

Outdoor Activities A to Z.

Learning Trips & Language Classes.

Food & Wine Trips.

Chapter 16: The Savvy Traveler.

Before You Go.

Getting There.

Getting Around.

Tips on Accommodations.

Fast Facts

Useful Phrases & Menu Terms.

Index.