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Italy Spotlight on Italy Complete coverage of Italy’s history and culture begins on page 687. The following features take a closer look at the most compelling aspects of Italian culture. day BY day Leonardo’s Last Supper (page 22) Deconstructing a masterpiece The Great Churches (page 44) Italy’s best churches at a glance Michelangelo’s Pietà (page 68) Genius, grace, and pathos in sculpture Roman Emperors’ Hall of Fame (page 144) The craziest emperors in Roman history Crazy for Calcio (page 188) The essential guide to Italian soccer A Grape Guide (page 242) Italy’s wine regions in brief Meet the Borgias (page 330) Inside Italy’s most notorious family Is Venice Sinking? (page 366) Why this island city may be going under 139 maps and 117 ways to see the sights Hitting the High Notes (page 428) Italian opera’s greatest hits Piazza Venezia Piazza d'Aracoeli Mon. Vitt. Emanuele II Trajan’s Markets Via Cavour M i plus foldout map La Moda (page 470) A who’s who of Italian fashion Forum of Augustus Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II Piazza Capizucchi ANCIENT ROME San Pietro in Vincoli Cinema Paradiso (page 514) Italy’s passion for fi lm 5 1 Baths of Trajan PARCO OPPIO Teatro di Marcello Piazza Dante Colosseo 2 M OPPIO A Day in the Life of Julius Publius (page 586) Hour by hour in ancient Rome Venezia Piazza d'Aracoeli Trajan’s Markets Via Cavour Mon. Vitt. Emanuele II i Forum of Augustus Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II Piazza Capizucchi San Pietro in Vincoli Baths of Trajan PARCO PARCO OPPIO Teatro di Marcello Pia Da Colosseo MILAN, LOMBARDY & THE LAKES Barolo, risotto, and truffles are some of the gastronomic riches of the Piedmont, the region that launched the global Slow Food movement. (p. 481) La Scala, La Moda, da Vinci—Milan packs a cultural punch. Or venture north to explore the villas and lush gardens on the shores of Lombardy’s sparkling glacial lakes. (p. 423) VENICE Lago Maggiore VALLE D’AOSTA Adda TRENTINO- ALTO ADIGE FRIULI- VENEZIA GIULIA This city of water’s bounty includes the Ponte Vecchio, bustling Rialto market, Piazza San Marco, numerous art-filled scuole , and tempting seafood. (p. 345) Aosta Trento LOMBARDY Trieste Milan Venice Gulf of Venice Turin PIEDMONT Parma BOLOGNA & EMILIA-ROMAGNA Parma ham, Verdi, Ravenna’s colorful mosaics, and Bologna’s medieval cathedrals and palazzos— Emilia-Romagna is a feast for the eyes, the soul, and the stomach. (p. 299) Genoa Bologna Florence LIGURIA Ancona Liguria’s best known for its scenic hiking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino Peninsula; Genoa adds spice with its art-filled palazzos, immense Acquario, and delicious farinata. (p. 527) Ligurian Sea TUSCANY TUSCANY & UMBRIA There’s more to Tuscany than wine; its fantastico foods include cinghiale and sheep’s- milk pecorino. Umbria’s favorite son? Francis, Italy’s saintliest saint. (p. 219) Montepulciano Perugia A L'Aquila FLORENCE ABRUZZO Take in The David , the Uffizi, the Palazzo Pitti, and Florence’s other Renaissance art and architecture, then savor some bistecca alla fiorentina in a traditional buca. (p. 151) VATICAN CITY Rome Adriatic Sea LAZIO MOLISE Campobasso Bari ROME Naples Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii The art of the Vatican, the ancient temples on Capitoline Hill, the romantic atmosphere of Piazza Navona—sun-drenched Rome is a vibrant mix of culture and Italian charm. (p. 57) Potenza BASILICATA Gulf of Taranto Tyrrhenian Sea NAPLES & CAMPANIA Campania encompasses rugged coastlines; the ancient ruins of Pompeii; the sandy beaches of Amalfi; and the urban chaos of Naples—don’t leave without trying the pizza! (p. 567) Catanzaro Ionian Sea SICILY Mediterranean Sea Palermo Majestic Mount Etna looms over the ancient Greek ruins, sunny beaches, and Arab- influenced architecture that set Sicily apart from the rest of Italy. (p. 635) SICILY Mt. Etna Strait TURIN & PIEDMONT day BY day 1st Edition by Sylvie Hogg & Stephen Brewer Wiley Publishing, Inc. Italy > Gladiatorial battles, like the one depicted in this mosaic, thrilled audiences throughout the Roman Empire. Contents page 18 1 Chapter 1: The Best of Italy 8 Our Favorite Italy Moments 10 Our Favorite Small Cities & Towns 11 The Best Scenic Drives & Rides 12 The Most Scenic Places 13 The Best Markets 14 The Best Castles & Monasteries 15 The Best Piazzas 16 The Best Museums 17 The Best Ancient Ruins 18 The Best Churches & Cathedrals 19 The Best Architecture 20 Our Favorite Works of Art 21 Our Favorite Small Inns 22 Spotlight: Leonardo’s Last Supper 24 The Best Luxury Hotels 25 The Top Food & Wine Experiences 26 The Most Memorable Dining Experiences 27 Can’t Miss Festivals & Events page 40 29 Chapter 2: Strategies for Seeing Italy 35 Chapter 3: The Best All-Italy Itineraries 36 The Best of Italy in 1 Week 40 The Best of Italy in 2 Weeks 44 Spotlight: The Great Churches 46 The South in 12 Days 50 Great Cities & Towns of the North 54 The Scenic North in 1 Week page 59 57 Chapter 4: Rome 58 13 Favorite Moments 62 The Best of Rome in 1 Day 68 Spotlight: Michelangelo’s Pietà 70 The Best of Rome in 2 Days 74 The Best of Rome in 3 Days 78 Ancient Rome 82 The Roman Forum 84 The Best Museums 92 The Best Piazzas [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |