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Unofficial Guide to Central Italy : Florence, Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria by Melanie Mize Renzulli (2006, Perfect)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471763942
ISBN-139780471763949
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Edition3
Book TitleUnofficial Guide to Central Italy : Florence, Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria
Number of Pages490 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEurope / Italy
Publication Year2006
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel
AuthorMelanie Mize Renzulli
Book SeriesUnofficial Guides
FormatPerfect
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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width4.9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
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Series Volume Number158
Dewey Decimal914.5/6/0493
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentList of Maps.Acknowledgments.About the Author.Introduction.Welcome to Central Italy.About This Guide.Why "Unofficial"?How This Guide Was Researched and Written.Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.How This Guide Is Organized: By Subject and by Geographic Area.Facts about Central Italy.Public Holidays in Italy.On Being a "Tourist".PART ONE: Understanding Central Italy.A Brief History of the Region.Early History: The Etruscans and Other Peoples of Central Italy.The Roman Republic and the Roots of Empire.The Caesars.From Empire to Christianity.Medieval Times.The Renaissance.The Sack of Rome and the Counter-Reformation.Il Risorgimento.Fascism and World War II.Modern History.The Language:Italiano.Getting Linguistically Equipped.Survival Italian.Further Reading about Central Italy.Further Reading for Kids.Numbers and Prices: The Euro.A Timeline of Italian History.PART TWO: Planning Your Visit.How Far in Advance Should You Plan?When to Go.Pricing.Weather.Airfare Deals and Package Tours.Start with Your Local Travel Agent.Check the Travel Section of Your Local Newspaper.Surf the Web.Contact the Airlines Directly.Suggested Tour Operators.Italian Government Tourist Office (ENIT).Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad.What to Pack.Travel-security Restrictions.Passports and Visas.Italian Consular Offices.How to Dress.A Word on Tourist Garb.PART THREE: Arriving, Getting Oriented, and Departing.Arriving and Departing.Airports in Central Italy.Changing Money at the Airport.Departing.Confirming Your Flight: Reaching the Airlines.Getting to the Airport on Time.Claiming Your VAT Refund on Purchases.Arriving and Departing by Train.Arriving and Departing by Car.Understanding Those First Signs and Getting Directions.Talking Transportation.Telephone, E-mail, and Postal Services.That First Phone Call.Come Prepared.Using Italian Telephones.Using Your Cell Phone in Italy.Using E-mail and the Internet.Using the Poste Italiane.Money Matters.Estimating Your Budget.Where to Change Your Money.Banking in Italy.Using Credit Cards.Tipping.Travelers' Checks.Things the Locals Already Know.Getting an English-language Newspaper.Everything You Need Is at theTabacchi Bar.Public Toilets.Health.Travelers with Disabilities.Safety and Security.If You're a Victim of Theft . . . .Places of Worship in Central Italy.PART FOUR: Accommodations.The Hotel Scene.Understanding Your Options.Location.Types of Lodging.Italian and European Hotel Chains.Italian Star-rating System.Specialized and Unusual Accommodations.Convents and Monasteries.Agriturismo: Farm Holidays.Villas and Furnished Apartments.Camping.Hostels in Central Italy.Hotels for Business Travelers.Hotels for Disabled Travelers.The Italian Hotel Room.Central Italy Hotels Rated and Ranked.Our Star System and Price Ranges.Cream of the Crop.Hotel Profiles: Florence.Hotel Profiles: The Rest of Tuscany.The Province of Florence.The Province of Siena.The Province of Arezzo.The Province of Lucca.The Province of Pisa.Hotel Profiles: Rome.Hotel Profiles: The Rest of Latium.The Province of Viterbo.The Province of Latina.Hotel Profiles: Umbria.The Province of Perugia.The Province of Terni.Hotel Profiles: The Marches and the Republic of San Marino.The Province of P'saro-Urbino.The Republic of San Marino.The Province of Ancona.The
SynopsisFrom the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend " --Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" --The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: * A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches * Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy--whether you speak Italian or not * Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price * Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value * A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights--with helpful hints for making the most of your time Sample Rating The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente) Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission 15 at ticket office; 17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating, From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" - Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" - The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy-whether you speak Italian or not Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights-with helpful hints for making the most of your time Sample Rating The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente) Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission ¿15 at ticket office; ¿17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating, Almost 4 million U.S. citizens travel to Italy each year. In 2004, Rome held the #2 spot in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best City" category., From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" --Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" --The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: * A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches * Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy--whether you speak Italian or not * Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price * Hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value * A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights--with helpful hints for making the most of your time Sample Rating The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente) Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission ¿15 at ticket office; ¿17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating
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