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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Italy.

Discover Italy's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from standing face to face with world-famous Renaissance paintings at Florence's premier art museum, Galleria degli Uffizi; to eating mind-blowing gelato by Italy's 'gelato maker of the year' winner in Bologna; and experiencing the wild beauty of one of Sicily's most isolated golden-sand beaches.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Italy travel guide:

Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Italy effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull out map ofItaly Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Capitoline Museums, Via Appia Antica, Palazzo Pitti Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers:Rome; Lazio & Abruzzo; Turin & Piedmont; Italian Riviera; Milan & the Lakes; Venice; The Dolomites & the Northeast; Bologna & Emilia-Romagna; Florence; Tuscany; Umbria & Le Marche; Naples & Campania; Puglia; Calabria & Basilicata; Sicily; Sardinia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Italy.