Recommends sights, entertainment, recreation, shopping, accommodations, and restaurants in Italy's top cities, and provides advice for planning side trips.

National Geographic Traveler: Florence and Tuscany offers the best of Florence and Tuscany. Illustrations, history, and practical information allow you to learn much about the monuments of Florence, from the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria, museums and galleries, Renaissance palaces, and churches.--

A guide to Italy's mountainous northwest, including the city of Turin and surrounding royal residences, Lake Maggiore, the mountains and wine country of Piedmont; and the craggy castles, Roman remains and alpine passes of the Valle d'Aosta. Landscape artist, nature lover and long-time Italy-resident Blue Guides author Paul Blanchard tours this beautiful region, cradle of the Italian nation and home of exceptional cuisine, providing fascinating details...

"Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Italy is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders"--Publisher's description.