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Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Scout street art in Rome, devour foodie delights in Bologna's Quadrilatero, sink into the Pozza di Leonardo hot springs – using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Italy:

Local experts share their love for the real Italy, offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful

In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks

Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place – the iconic slow food movement in the encapsulating southern Piedmont, the sublime slice of the Italian Riviera with its killer views of the big blue Med, the seductive sandy dunes and rocky bays along Sardinia's rugged coastline

Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene, and photo-worthy views

Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack

Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey

Covers Rome, Sardinia, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, the Veneto, Turin, Piedmont, Cinque Terre, Milan, the Lakes, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Calabria

Lonely Planet's Experience Italy is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Italian way of life. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts – and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget.

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

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