Cultured Travel Guide Books - One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns of Italy (101 Towns) |
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9780847826377
ISBN: 0847826376
Label: Rizzoli International Publications
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 276
Publication Date: 2004-10-29
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date: 2004-10-29
Studio: Rizzoli International Publications |
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Summary: Pretty but inaccurately titled
Comment: A lovely book with lovely pictures.
However, the title is a bit misleading. The author's definition of 'small town' is ... different. He apaprently defines anything smaller and less touristed than Rome/Venice/Milan/Florence as a 'small town' and an 'undiscovered gem/off the beaten track' So his list includes not only truely 'small towns' like Lucca and Portfino, but metropolises of half a million people (Catania, Trieste) and large cities (100,000+) that are well known to the tourist hoards (Pisa, Verona, Siena, Perugia). He also includes some heavily touristed islands (Capri, Ischia, Elba) and one city where NOBODY lives (Pompeii).
So, enjoy browsing the pictures, but don't expect to find more than half a dozen truly 'undiscovered gems' among his 101 choices.
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Summary: spend an afternoon in the magic of Italy
Comment: a beautiful picture book with an informative and charming text that makes you want to get on the next plane to rome
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Summary: Picture Perfect
Comment: It is my wifes dream to go to Italy, so I bought her the next best thing until I can take her there myself. She loves the book and can't wait to go see it in person!!
Billy Wannyn
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Summary: OK pics - nothing new here
Comment: Kind of a dissapointment. Most of the towns included are already well known. Each town has a 2 page spread on average - one or 2 pics and sometimes some interesting sidenotes and inside tips.
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Summary: not as nice as expected
Comment: The book is full of lovely information and quite nice pictures, however, the quality of the paper was not very good and the photos were dull.
Over all, the book is not of the Rizzoli quality that I have in my other table top books.
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Who hasn't dreamt of being whisked away to a sweet little Italian town buried deep in the countryside-towns with names that roll off the tongue like Vercelli, Portofino, and Tuscania? The small towns sprinkled throughout this expansive book are not only rich with beauty, but are 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. This book is the perfect guide for those who can't resist succumbing to Italy's charms again and again.
Originally written by and for Italians, this is a fantastic source of inside information. The 101 towns featured represent the 20 diverse regions of Italy and their varied landscapes, architecture, and local specialties. Practical sidebars introduce the reader to traditional artisans-Tuscan saddlers, custom cobblers, tapestry weavers, ceramicists, and crafters of papier-mâché-as well as to the best place to buy Parmigiano Reggiano or the greatest terrace to have tea while taking in a Tuscan sunset. And if that weren't enough to keep you busy-or you have a hard time deciding where to go first-art and architecture are also amply covered, from the history of L'Aquila's 99 fountains to the most elaborate of Baroque churches and the most charming of piazzas.
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.
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