One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns of Italy

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-m?ch?-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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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-03-2009; Been to many ,but not all...; I love the small towns! This book has helped me search out some wonderful places and create fond memories...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-29-2009; Italianisma!!!; What a treasure!!! Beautiful photographs! Beautiful Country! I've been to many of the small towns and Italy truly is more than Rome, Venice and Florence.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-21-2009; Cultural Abundance; "101 Beautiful Small Towns of Italy" is not a guide book in the strict sense of the word. It is a wonderful coffee table book you should always keep there in order to browse through and get pleasure from the beautiful photos of all those...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-09-2009; A favorite coffee table book; I find myself looking at this book often and have bought several for friends as gifts. I live in Mexico and hope to visit all of these beautiful towns one day. The photos are beautiful and it is well-organized.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-03-2009; Been to many ,but not all...; I love the small towns! This book has helped me search out some wonderful places and create fond memories...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-14-2008; Pretty but inaccurately titled; 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...; read full review | report as inappropriate