Lonely Planet Italy

'Tutti a tavola!' In Italy, this is how guests are summoned to the table. Accept the invitation and munch down on Italy's many pleasures: comparing classical columns with state-of-the art structures, debating Fellini, taking a wine course, hitting the slopes. Avanti!

Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Italy Travel Guide:
Buzz through Rome on a scooter, cook up a feast in Tuscany, float down Venice’s Grand Canal and hang out with the glitterati on the Amalfi Coast – Italy is the real deal. Make sure you are pointing in the right direction with this best-selling guide. EXPLORE – in-depth coverage takes you beyond the classic cities into the heart of Italy's rolling countryside, craggy mountains and tiny hilltop towns PUT IT IN CONTEXT – detailed history, culture, art and food chapters help you get under the skin of this incredibly diverse country HATCH A PLAN – inspirational itineraries and comprehensive practical information enable you to make the most of your time in Italy STAY IN STYLE – whether it’s a cosy B&B for a night or a week in Puglia’s trulli, our listings deliver DINE OUT – from humble trattorie to fine-dining institutions, our hand-picked reviews highlight the best of Italy's regional cuisine