- 384 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Now available in PDF, The Rough Guide to The Italian Lakes is the most authoritative guide to this exquisitely beautiful region. Clear maps and detailed coverage of every attraction, from dramatic Lake Garda and dreamy Lake Como to scenic journeys and unforgettable hideaways on charming Lake Maggiore and lesser-known lakes such as Orta, Iseo and Lugano.
Discover the majestic beauty of Verona, as well as the best shopping in Milan and the finest art in Bergamo and Mantua (Mantova). Itineraries suggest tailored trips, while knowledgeable accounts bring the area's Baroque gardens and Renaissance palaces to life. Rely on up-to-date recommendations of the best restaurants, bars, cafĂŠs, shops and hotels for every budget and to suit every taste. Follow epic walks and cycle ways, explore lakeside villas, visit medieval villages. Relax, draw breath and lose yourself in the spectacular Italian Lakes, with sharp, intelligent writing from experienced authors.
Make the most of your time on Earth⢠with The Rough Guide to The Italian Lakes.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 6
- When to go 8
- Things not to miss 10
- Itineraries 16
- BASICS 18
- Getting there 19
- Getting around 23
- Accommodation 30
- Eating and drinking 32
- The media 37
- Festivals and events 38
- Sports and outdoor pursuits 40
- Travel essentials 41
- THE GUIDE 50
- 1 Milan 50
- 2 Lake Orta 102
- 3 Lake Maggiore 112
- 4 Lake Lugano 162
- 5 Lake Como 184
- 6 Bergamo 226
- 7 Lake Iseo 244
- 8 Brescia and Cremona 256
- 9 Lake Garda 272
- 10 Verona 314
- 11 Mantua 338
- CONTEXTS 352
- History 353
- Books 362
- Italian 364
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 372