| Fodor's Upclose Italy | 
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Sales Rank: 1670324
Category: Book
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Studio: Fodor's Travel Publications
Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel Publications
Label: Fodor's Travel Publications
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 498
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0679003819
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.50493
EAN: 9780679003816
ASIN: 0679003819
Publication Date: February 8, 2000
Release Date: February 8, 2000
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Fodor's upCLOSE Italy"Good writing and a sassy attitude." -- Chicago Sun-Times
"Takes you places locals love and tourists don't know about." -- American Way magazine
"Perfect for finding bargains." -- Shape magazine
Designed for people who want to travel well and spend less: With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take you away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.
Great places to stay that don't cost a fortune -- From palazzi with terraces, high ceilings, and mosaic floors to tidy hostels with sea views and home-cooked meals.
The best places to eat, drink, and play with the locals -- From trattorias and piazza cafes and beer and wine bars to clubs, opera tickets, and techno and jazz joints.
On-the-money insights into local culture, history, and sights.
Great side trips and adventures beyond the obvious
Packed with savvy tips and practical information -- From airfare deals to tips on losing the crowds.
Clear, readable maps
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Are you longing to meander through the back streets of Rome and sip cappuccino as the sun rises in Venice? Fodor's upClose Italy, written for world wanderers traveling on the cheap, does its best to help you experience the heart of this awe-inspiring country. You'll want to visit the must-see sights--the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel--but you might also hope to encounter some of the country's lesser-known charms, such as the Casa di Colombo, in Genoa, where the old men will "tell you all about Columbus, according to them, the first explorer who didn't fall off the edge of the earth." It's experiences such as these that make a journey memorable--not the laundry list of museums you breezed through. In each of the book's 14 geographic sections, you'll find countless morsels pointing the way to picturesque piazze, buildings once frequented by famous figures, and glimpses of Italy's everyday beauty. When it comes to practical matters--where to eat, sleep, and catch the train--Fodors upClose Italy, though not exhaustive, is a solid resource. If you do find yourself in Venice, for example, you might consider staying at the Locanda Sant'Anna: "Way out in the popolare (working-class) section of Castello past the Arsenale, this is more like a strange old apartment than a hotel. The worn, grandmotherly furniture and backyardish courtyard enhance the effect." Useful features, such as a quickie Italian language glossary and pronunciation reference; clear, but not overly detailed maps; and minutiae-filled sidebars round out Fodor's upClose guide to this impassioned country.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great! For your young and sophicated, but not rich traveler. April 15, 2001
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am buying this book for a third time. Three editions,three trips to Italy and five years later, this book is still an indispensible source of knowledge. In my opinion, this is not the only guide book you need, especially for the first time traveler. This book will enable you to catch the cultural flavor of the country and maintains a "do as the locals do" attitude. This is very refreshing, considering most books guide you to places in which you end up spending your vacation among other tourists, ending up as just a spectator within the country. In my opinion this guide book's audience is the twenty to thirty something cosmopolitan, who has graduated from the backpacking scene. If you like the Time Out Books, this book's approach is very similar. The nightlife listings are also above average, which is usually hard to find within guide books.
 A Great Book!!! April 7, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to totally disagree with the negative review. I lived in Italy for 3 months as a student and found the book very helpful. I have other travel books but this one ended up being the most useful. It really does tell you about restaurants and hotels that I never would have found otherwise. Not to say that there is no Italian culture in the book; there is plenty. If you want a history lesson, buy a history book. If you want to find great places to eat and sleep and not to mention all the sights, this book excels.
 A Waste of Money July 9, 2000
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've traveled extensively and generally buy at least two guides for each country I visit, so I'm no stranger to travel guides. The only reason I give this guide one star is because I was afraid if I gave it the Zero that it deserves that others may have thought that I forget to enter a rating.The book is extremely superficial, is completely inadequate concerning descriptions/coverage of areas and regions, and seems to dedicate an inordinate amount of space to finding cheap accommodation and cheap food. It wasn't my impression from the cover that this was a "budget" guide, but nonetheless that is not my main objection. The cover promises "the guide that gets you to the heart and soul of the country", which it doesn't, and which I didn't interpret to mean that I was buying a "budget" guide. If you do, however, want a budget guide I would recommend the Lonely Planet series. The overview description of Tuscany is 10 lines of text! In addition to the book's lack of substance, the typeface is unusual and small -- making the book all the more annoying. Terrible!
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