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Northern Italy Insight Guide Insight

Northern Italy Insight Guide By Insight

Northern Italy Insight Guide by Insight

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Summary

Part of the Insight Guides series, this updated guide to Northern Italy explains local themes, customs and ceremonies. It gives information about transport, accommodation, eating, shopping, opening times and special attractions.

Northern Italy Insight Guide Summary

Northern Italy Insight Guide by Insight

This book includes a section detailing Northern Italy's history, 11 features covering aspects of the region's life and culture, ranging from fine Renaissance art to stylish cafe society, a visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of top-notch photographs and 18 maps, including a Venice transport network map.

Table of Contents

Maps: Northern Italy; Venice; Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Verona; Trentino-Alto Adige; Milan; Lombardy; Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont; Turin; Eastern Lakes; Como; Western Lakes; Genoa; The Ligurian Riviera; Bologna; Emilia Romagna; The Adriatic Coast; Venice Transport Network. Introduction & History: This Resonant Region; The Northern Italians; Decisive Dates; Cultural Corridors; City States and Dynasties; Noble Courts to Nationhood; The Tumultuous 20th Century. Features: The Contemporary Scene; Regionalism Rules; Princes of Industry; A Sense of Style; Art and Architecture; Venetian Artists; The Musical Tradition; Rustic and Classic Cuisine; Cafe Society; Villas and Gardens; Walking and Wildlife. Places: Introduction; Venice; The Veneto; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Trentino-Alto Adige; Milan; Lombardy; Valle d'Aosta; Turin; Piedmont; The Lakes; Genoa; Ligurian Riviera; Bologna; Emilia Romagna; The Adriatic. Picture Stories: The Venetian Republic; Wine; Carnival; Design. Information Panels: Football Fever; The Fiat Family; Textile Valley; Parmesan Cheese; Palladian Style; Venice's Jewish Ghetto; Italy with a German Soul; Alta Moda, Milan; Winter Sports; Turin's Holy Shroud; Gabriele D'Annunzio; Pavarotti; The Po Delta; San Marino. Travel Tips - Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Nightlife; Festivals; Outdoor Activities; Sport; Shopping; Language; Further Reading.

Additional information

GOR012495783
9789812349033
9812349030
Northern Italy Insight Guide by Insight
Insight
Insight Guides
Used - Like New
Paperback
APA Publications
20030425
300
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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