Download or read book Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with Greece, it is acknowledged as the birthplace of Western culture. Not surprisingly, it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments are to be found everywhere around the country. It is also famous worldwide for its delicious cuisine, its trendy fashion industry, luxury sports cars and motorcycles, diverse regional cultures and dialects, as well as for its beautiful coast, alpine lakes and mountain ranges. There is so much to see in Italy that it is difficult to know where to begin. Virtually every small village has an interesting location or two, plus a couple of other things to see. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Florence Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy, with a population of about 366,500. The city is considered a cultural, artistic and architectural gem. Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Politically, economically, and culturally it was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years; from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s. To get a great overview of the city, you have plenty of choices: climb the dome of the Cathedral or Giotto's Bell Tower which is much easier or head for Piazzale Michelangelo a large parking lot on the hillside just south of the center of town, or climb a bit further to the church of San Miniato al Monte, a sublime 11th century masterpiece, with superb Renaissance sculptures. At vespers, the monks add to the beauty with chants. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Rome Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historic centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With wonderful palaces, thousand-year-old churches, grand Romantic ruins, opulent monuments, ornate statues and graceful fountains, Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of Europe's and the world's most visited, famous, influential and beautiful capitals. Today, Rome has a growing nightlife scene and is also seen as a shopping heaven, being regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world (some of Italy's oldest jewelry and clothing establishments were founded in the city). Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Mantua Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mantua (italian: Mantova) is a city in Lombardy, Italy not far from Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Because of the power and influence of the Gonzaga family, which used to own the city for over 400 years, Mantua was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it still maintains a lot of the buildings that made it famous during that period. It was also the city where the composer Claudio Monteverdi premiered his opera L'Orfeo (1607), the earliest opera that is still regularly performed today. Mantua was named "Capital of Italian culture 2016". Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Turin Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turin was the first capital of modern Italy, and was the host of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Today, Turin, with its fine, aristocratic atmosphere, old world sophisticated shops, grand boulevards and palaces, leafy parks, and several art galleries, is an increasingly popular tourist resort. Many people consider Turin to be the European capital of Baroque: many palaces and churches were built in this style during the kingdom of the Savoia. Turin also has an aristocratic atmosphere, the centre is filled with posh 19th century cafes, regal-like arcaded mansions, debonair glittering restaurants, and grand churches. Turin is home to the famous Shroud of Turin. It has become the home of the Slow Food Movement. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Liguria Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liguria is home to seaside resort towns in the style of Cannes and Monaco, dozens of sandy, rocky and pebbly beaches. In Genoa is the country's largest commercial and naval port, some of its most desolate stretches of coast, and terraced hillsides that produce olive oil considered to be more delicate even than that grown in Tuscany. Those who are fond of a good walk will love the Via Del Amore, a long and winding path along the coast which connects the five villages of the Cinque Terre. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Naples Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naples, in Italy, is the capital of the Campania region. The historic centre of Naples has earned the UNESCO World Heritage Site denomination. It has one of the biggest historical city centres in the world, and its pride are the 448 historical and monumental churches, the highest number in the World for a single city. It is close to Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European continent and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The view of Naples from the sea is so beautiful that a traditional Italian saying states that once you've seen it, you can die. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Lombardy Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lombardy encompasses both Alps and Prealps in the north, and relatively flat plains in the south along the river Po and its tributaries. Between them there are many scenic lakes, and the alpine backdrop makes even the low-lying cities picturesque and the air rather fresh. The regional capital, Milan, is Italy's second-largest city and the foremost centre of commerce and a global fashion capital. Lombardy is the region of Italy with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites - and simply, a lot of history and scenic views to explore and enjoy. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Pisa Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pisa is best known for the world famous Leaning Tower, but those who come here with their mind already made up that the Tower is the only thing to see may miss the rest of the architectural and artistic marvels of this beautiful city. The half hour walk from the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) to the train station runs through a pedestrian street with many interesting sights, shops, and restaurants. The best way to visit Pisa is walking the streets, as the city center is very small, and enjoy the sight and the atmosphere. Pisa is divided into 4 historical quarters. There is much more than the leaning tower in the city and several different walking itineraries are available. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Bergamo Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bergamo is a city in Lombardy, a region of Italy, and the capital of the namesake province. One of the most scenic cities in Italy, it is located on and around a steep hill, green in the summer and white in the winter, complemented by pastel-coloured architecture, against the backdrop of nearby Alps. Its appeal to tourists is enhanced by the nearby Orio al Serio airport. Looking at its beauty, it is hard to believe Bergamo is also one of Italy's most industrialized cities, from which it derives its relative wealth. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Bologna Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it is well known by Italians, it is less so among foreign visitors. Bologna is the capital and largest city of Emilia-Romagna (a region in northern Italy). Bologna is famed for the oldest university in the Western world, lively student population, exquisite food, typical brick terracotta-roofed architecture and porticos, theatre and nightlife. It is considered second only to Venice in beauty by many Italians and certainly has one of the largest and best preserved historic centers among Italian cities. Its architecture is noted for its palette of terracotta reds, burnt oranges, and warm yellows, hence the name of Bologna la rossa (Bologna the red). Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Cinque Terre Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cinque Terre, which means Five Lands, comprise the five small coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso located in the Italian region of Liguria. They are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.The main attraction of the Cinque Terre is the landscape. Mediterranean herbs and trees grow spontaneously from the top of the hills down to the water level. Well embedded in this magnificent natural scenery, one can admire the intense human activity of the ancestors, when the wine terraces were built. An enormous (and somehow crazy) work of transportation, carrying all the heavy stones on men's shoulders and women's heads. A work through the centuries, in fact it's estimated to have taken about 200 years to build the entire stone-wall network. Its total length has been calculated to be at least equal to the Great Wall of China.Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos."

Download or read book Lake Garda Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lake Garda, is an important tourist area in the shadow of the Dolomite mountains in Northern Italy At just over 50 km long it is the largest lake in Italy and at its deepest point has a depth of 350 m. The north of the lake seems to be more suitable for the people who enjoy a quiet, peaceful holiday. The south has a theme park and a few man-made beaches so is for the more outgoing, adventurous person. There are small resort towns located all around Lake Garda. The lake is well known for its water sports and outdoor activities. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Sardinia Italy Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-25 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sardinia, with its quintessential Mediterranean beauty, is mainly loved for swimming, boating, windsurfing, hiking, climbing, and camping, with coastal areas tending to become over touristed especially in the warmest month, August. The inner life of the island away from the tourist spots takes longer to appreciate and requires you to peel away the layers of apparent Italianization. After all, the ancient Nuragic civilization of Sardinia of ca. 1500 BC, whose stone monuments still dot the land, predates even the Etruscan civilization in mainland Italy by several hundred years. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Italy Travel Guide Book written by Passport to European Travel Guides and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey to the Center of Italy! "In Italy, they add work and life on to food and wine." -Robin Leach * * * Updated for 2018! * * * Italy is one of the most magical countries in the world-so what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, Top 10 Guide to Italy-one of the most romanticized countries in the world! Top 10 Best Places to Visit For Unforgettable Italian Travel Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know BEFORE you go-and much, much more we know you'll thank us for! Passport to European Travel Guides Features: * Dynamite Insider Tips-for tourists! We give you the scoop on everything from local etiquette to saving money! * Top 10 Best Places in Italy-covers the ten best places the country has to offer! * Luxury Sleeps, Luxury Eats-our best recommendations for ultimate Italian luxury * Budget Sleeps, Budget Eats-best spots for travelers on a budget * Map-of Italy * Country Snapshot-language, currency, airports, country code + more! * Before You Go-there are some things you need to know! * Getting in the Mood-with a few great films and books to enjoy before you go! * Local Tourist Information-where to find it once you're on the ground in Italy * Overview-of Italy * Italian Phrases For Emergencies-least you'll know how to holler "Help!" * Climate + Best Times to Travel-to Italy * All About Tours-By bike, boat, bus or special interest and walking tours + our top recommendations with links and more! * Italian Nightlife-the best bars, clubs, live music, theater and dancing * And lots more-we aim to get you in the know!

Download or read book Ticino Switzerland Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-12 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ticino is an Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. It is in the south of the country bordering Valais, Uri, Graubunden and the north of Italy. Ticino is generally divided by the Monte Ceneri pass: Sopraceneri ("above the Ceneri") - Alpine, rural. Encompasses the cities of Bellinzona, the seat of the cantonal Grand Council, and Locarno. Sottoceneri ("below the Ceneri") - Highlands and flat valleys, still not exactly urban but much less rural. Encompasses the city of Lugano and large towns Mendrisio and Chiasso. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Download or read book Vatican City Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the Vatican needs no introduction. As the centre of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican City state - along with the surrounding Italian districts of Borgo, Prati and the area around the Monte Mario - is filled with more history and artwork than most cities in the world. Vatican City is home to some of the most famous art in the world. St. Peter's Basilica, is a renowned work of Renaissance architecture. The Vatican Apostolic Library and the collections of the Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance. In 1984, the Vatican was added by UNESCO to the List of World Heritage Sites. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.