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Lonely Planet Experience Italy is your passport to majestic nature, epic journeys, cultural powerhouses and out-of-this-world experiences. We travel through buzzing cities, colourful coastal villages, rolling Tuscan hills, and grand piazzas. Discover the secrets to the perfect pizza, explore the atmospheric ruins of Pompeii, get behind the scenes of La Scala opera house, and more.This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook is built around themes that introduce the reader to the heart of Italy. This photo-rich, hardback guide is packed with practical trip-planning tips and information on the most authentic local sights and activities. It’s perfect for seasoned travelers looking to discover something new or previously undiscovered.Includes over 90 experiences stretching across
ItalyMultiple ways to navigate the book - thematically, geographically, or by interestHundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stockExperience Italy is presented across five themes:Bravo italia: The italian icons you already loveTradizione: Treasured heritage, hill towns & harvestsViva italia: Modern life & the italian wayChe sorpresa!: Underrated & unexpected experiencesDolce vita: Living the sweet life

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Lonely Planet Experience Italy is your passport to majestic nature, epic journeys, cultural powerhouses & out-of-this-world experiences. We travel through buzzing cities, colourful coastal villages, rolling Tuscan hills, & grand piazzas. Discover the secrets to the perfect pizza, explore the atmospheric ruins of Pompeii, get behind the scenes of La Scala opera house, & more. This new part-pictorial, part-guidebook is built around themes that introduce the reader to the heart of Italy. This photo-rich, hardback guide is packed with practical trip-planning tips & information on the most authentic local sights & activities. It’s perfect for seasoned travelers looking to discover something new or previously undiscovered.
Includes: over 90 experiences stretching across Italy Multiple ways to navigate the book
- thematically, geographically, or by interest Hundreds of stunning photos on gloss paper stock Experience Italy is presented across five themes: Bravo italia: The italian icons you already love Tradizione: Treasured heritage, hill towns & harvests Viva italia: Modern life & the italian way Che sorpresa!: Underrated & unexpected experiences Dolce vita: Living the sweet life

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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