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One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns of Italy (101 Towns) | 
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| Author: Paolo Lazzarin
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
Buy New: $27.05
You Save: $17.95 (40%)
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 50103
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 276
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 10.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0847826376
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9780847826377
ASIN: 0847826376
Publication Date: October 29, 2004
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Product Description
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-mache-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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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Italy Is More Than Rome December 28, 2008
Sally Nidester (Chicago, IL)
I really enjoy this beautiful. It shares a spot on my coffee table so that I can enjoy reading about different towns one at a time. The first couple of times I went to Italy I only went to big towns. Now I'm starting to take time to really explore the country, and this book offers lots of help for that.
 Pretty but inaccurately titled November 14, 2008
Readz Alot (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 'small town' and an 'undiscovered gem/off the beaten track' So his list includes not only truely 'small towns' like Lucca and Portfino, but metropolises of half a million people (Catania, Trieste) and large cities (100,000+) that are well known to the tourist hoards (Pisa, Verona, Siena, Perugia). He also includes some heavily touristed islands (Capri, Ischia, Elba) and one city where NOBODY lives (Pompeii).
So, enjoy browsing the pictures, but don't expect to find more than half a dozen truly 'undiscovered gems' among his 101 choices.
spend an afternoon in the magic of Italy January 15, 2008
Hugo (new york city)
a beautiful picture book with an informative and charming text that makes you want to get on the next plane to rome
 Picture Perfect September 2, 2007
Billy Wannyn (USA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is my wifes dream to go to Italy, so I bought her the next best thing until I can take her there myself. She loves the book and can't wait to go see it in person!!
Billy Wannyn
OK pics - nothing new here February 11, 2007
Carrie Moore (Santa Fe, NM)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Kind of a dissapointment. Most of the towns included are already well known. Each town has a 2 page spread on average - one or 2 pics and sometimes some interesting sidenotes and inside tips.
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