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DK Eyewitness Italy (Travel Guide) Paperback – June 22, 2021

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Whether you want to explore the evocative ruins of an ancient empire, traverse Tuscany’s vineyard-cloaked hills, or simply sip espresso and watch the world go by, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Italy has to offer.

From erupting volcanoes to magnificent coastal scenery, this breathtaking country is rich in natural beauty. And with more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than anywhere else on Earth, there is no better place to experience the glories of European art and architecture. Of course, Italy is not only a sumptuous feast for the eyes; famous for some of the world’s finest food and wine, the country’s vibrant gastronomic traditions differ from one town to the next.

Our newly updated guide brings Italy to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Italy is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Italy you will find: 

- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Italy’s must-sees and hidden gems
- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day
- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money
- Color-coded chapters to every part of Italy, from Venice to Rome, Sicily to Sardinia
- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay
- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently
- Covers: Northern Italy, Venice, The Veneto and Friuli, Trentino-Alto Adige, Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes, Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont, Liguria, Central Italy, Rome, Lazio, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Southern Italy, Naples, Campania, Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia

Only visiting Rome? Don’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Rome. 

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Eyewitness Travel (June 22, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241509785
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241509784
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.29 x 8.56 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Explore the world with DK Eyewitness travel books. Our award-winning travel guides are compiled by real travellers and globe-trotting experts who provide trusted advice to over 200 global destinations. Brimming with stunning photography, detailed maps, sage advice and top tips; our highly visual guides contain everything needed for the trip of your dreams.

DK Eyewitness travel will help you live ‘Like a Local’ in new and exciting cities, or visit those ‘Top 10’ essentials, or plan that epic road trip. Whether it's a holiday of a lifetime, exploring a new continent or a city break, step into your next adventure with DK Eyewitness travel books.

Winner, Gold Award, Top Guidebook at the 2020 Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards.

Winner of the Travel Media Awards 2019 Guide of the Year for DK Eyewitness New York City.

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CHEN CHAO HENG
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and great information
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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This is very useful book for planning a travel to Italy.
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Sally
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide book for Italy!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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We are planning a trip to northern Italy next March, and this book has been a life saver. It gave us so much info on where to go and what to do. I highly recommend this book if you are planning a trip or just want to have fun looking.
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Mark L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Kindle edition removes many illustrations and photos
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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This is an excellent guidebook, just be aware that there is a significant difference between the Kindle and the printed editions, with the latter having many more photos and illustrations, if that matters to you.
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Gia M PACELLA
5.0 out of 5 stars Only Travel Books I Buy! Decades
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Love love.... planning a big move!
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars All of the DK Eyewitness travel guides are outstanding.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
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Pictorials and Maps are outstanding. All the traveler needs as far as providing information.
Good review before you reach the country. It is main stream travel. These guides do not take
you into the unknown and waste your time. They know Travel through and through.
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Danerys
5.0 out of 5 stars Never disappoints
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
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 I am a fan of the DK Eyewitness travel books. We don’t plan or travel without them. I totally recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Never disappoints
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
I am a fan of the DK Eyewitness travel books. We don’t plan or travel without them. I totally recommend.
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Ken C.
4.0 out of 5 stars It has a lot of information
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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I would have given it a higher rating if the maps were bigger or broken into sections and more details were provided. The "guide" has a lot of valuable information and background information.
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George F. Reinhart
4.0 out of 5 stars A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021
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This is a very typical beautifully done book by DK but it tries to cover too much with the result that it just scratches the surface. If you are not certain where you want to go in Italy this might help. But if you have a good idea where you want to visit narrow your focus with another guide.
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Dennis Bauszus
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful in it's latest edition.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2023
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There is so much information. I was very lucky to travel a lot of Italy in 2022. Milano, Florenz, Rome, Naples, Sicily and can recommend the book. I actually read the whole book while travelling on train. It is a beefy book and if I wouldn't have covered that many regions I would probably bought a series of more specialised regional guides.
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Yorkshire Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge book which covers everything you need to know for Italy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2021
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 This book is absolutely huge! I did not think it would be this big. It includes absolutely everything you need to know about travelling to Italy – places have your photograph taken, transport, places to visit… Just everything!
I think it would also make a lovely gift to somebody who is planning on travelling to Italy it just has absolute everything you need to know.
There is lovely pictures inside to which make a lovely addition to the book and make it very appealing.
It’s very easy to find what you’re looking for and covers all the areas of Italy
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Yorkshire Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge book which covers everything you need to know for Italy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2021
This book is absolutely huge! I did not think it would be this big. It includes absolutely everything you need to know about travelling to Italy – places have your photograph taken, transport, places to visit… Just everything!
I think it would also make a lovely gift to somebody who is planning on travelling to Italy it just has absolute everything you need to know.
There is lovely pictures inside to which make a lovely addition to the book and make it very appealing.
It’s very easy to find what you’re looking for and covers all the areas of Italy
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the DK country guide series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2021
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Italy is an easy country to spend plenty of time in. I have visited about a dozen times and already have 3 guides plus an archaeological guide. However, I will say at the outset that when I return there (soon I hope), this will be the single item I take to guide me.

I now must make some remarks that I have said before and which apply to the whole DK Eyewitness range. The ‘secret’, and the ‘defect‘, of this series of guides lies in the Eyewitness name. Visually they are stunning, but informationally they are light. They do locate the most interesting sights, whether well-known or obscure, but they do not provide the level of information that other guides always do. In a Country Guide, I do not find this a great weakness, since there are so many other sources of info on opening times, costs, directions, booking, etc – not least from a smartphone! Maybe that is the rationale? Having said that there are 8 pages of ‘Need to Know’ at the back, with the back page containing a map of the whole country to assist in orientation. There are a few restaurant and hotel recommendations in small side panels. All are conservative. Most are expensive.

Nonetheless, I am a real fan of the format, and appreciate the way the series has recently been revised. The Country guides suffer more than the city ones in my view from an even greater lack of more local information on transport system, personal safety, etc. to some degree this is counterbalanced by a feature that I really rate – the ‘Must See’ sections, which are identified by yellow page markings. These are hard to disagree with but are not just the usual stuff regurgitated. I have indeed seen most of the ‘must sees’ in places as different as Venice, Lake Garda and Milan, but at the time thought that I was being very clever and insightful! I am certainly not the kind of person who follows the herd. Fresh stuff.

There is a great deal more here to like:

Firstly, this guide has themed suggestions, in this case for obvious things common to all the series, like architecture, families, the outdoors, food; plus some quirkier themes such as ‘inspiration’ and photography. It is sensibly accepted in the touring section that 2 weeks is the very least amount of time that could be assigned to an attempt to visit the whole country.

Secondly the photos are designed to give you a genuine idea as to whether a particular site is worth the effort. The space gained by dropping so much standard tourist information is very well used in showcasing these destinations. Maps are always excellent (except sometimes for driving), although this is mitigated by the full map in the back. This Italy guide has the most town maps of any in the series, reflecting the huge range of Medieval and Renaissance still there for us to enjoy. This is one simple reason why this has now become my preferred guide to the country.

Thirdly the Dorling Kindersley heritage extends to get excellent semi 3D maps of small but highly significant areas. (This is rather than providing cutaways of individual major buildings that you get in the Country guide equivalents by DK.) I love them. This style consciousness extends to the more general maps as well, which are I think the best around for clarity.

And finally, although the authorship of each part is not emphasised (unlike, say, Lonely Planet), the style is still pretty friendly, chummy even. Although I do not know who wrote each bit, I do know that they like me and want me to have a good time!

Your only reasons for not liking this guide would be stylistic. It is as up to date as such guides can be, - but as they all are, it is ‘Pre-Covid’!
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Mrs. Hatter
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for First Timers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2021
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This doesn't feel quite as full as other titles of the bigger size in DK's range as it seems to steer away from food histories and places to eat in particular (which would be rally useful) but it's still been well thought out and put together beyond this and is definitely a good guide to this beautiful part of the world for those who have never been before with lots of very useful maps, excursion ideas, events, places to stay, locations to visit and also has some really lovely pictures so would recommend.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Almost worse than useless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2022
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I'm not sure what the purpose of this book is. No useful information on public transport or places to stay or places to eat, socialise (drink) . Bare description of main sights, no historical context or insight. If you need pictures fine but I think you have bigger problems if you need pictures of Italys most famous locations. So sorry I didn't bring my 10 year old Rough Guide to Italy. I won't even bring this waste of space home, not worth carrying
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