One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy

Paolo Lazzarin

ISBN 10: 0847826376 / ISBN 13: 9780847826377

Edité par Rizzoli, 2004

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0847826376I5N00

Synopsis :

The perfect guide for those who can't resist succumbing to Italy's charms again and again, now in a popular pocket-sized format. Who hasn't dreamt of being whisked away to a sweet little Italian town buried deep in the countryside? The small towns sprinkled throughout this expansive book are not only rich with beauty but also saturated with as much historical and cultural importance as their sister cities. The fact that they are "off the beaten path"-though sometimes extraordinarily famous for their art, food, and wine, or simply their setting-makes them rare gems even more desirable to see. The 101 towns featured represent the twenty diverse regions of Italy and their varied landscapes, architecture, and local specialties. Practical sidebars introduce the reader to traditional artisans as well as to the best place to buy Parmigiano Reggiano or the greatest terrace to take in a Tuscan sunset. Art and architecture are also amply covered, from the history of L'Aquila's ninety-nine fountains to the most elaborate of baroque churches. You will be amazed to see how much Italy has to offer beyond the well-trod paths of Venice, Florence, and Rome: from Asolo to Vicenza, flea markets to fish markets, horse races to open-air concerts, this book promises 101 great reasons to go back to Italy over and over.

À propos de l'auteur: Paolo Lazzarin is a journalist and photographer living and working in Milan. He has contributed to numerous Italian and international newspapers and has coauthored several books on photography, tourism, and sports.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in ...
Éditeur : Rizzoli
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fair
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket