Lonely Planet's #1 selling European country guide Visitors to Italy are bombarded by sights, scenes and flavors palaces and museums overflowing with art, Renaissance gardens, gourmet food markets. Come enjoy the "vita bella" (beautiful life). This full-color guide with 3D illustrations of major highlights and insightful features on seasonal and regional food and outdoor activities is essential for those wanting to see the best Italy has to offer 15 authors, 13 volcanoes, 7600km of coastline and hundreds of Renaissance masterpieces Inspirational photos, pull-out city map, 3D plans of iconic sights, comprehensive planning tools, special Eat and Drink Like a Local feature and in-depth background