- Paperback: 392 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 2 edition (1 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184836038X
- ISBN-13: 978-1848360389
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes is the essential travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the top attractions and scenic journeys in the Italian Lakes. Discover this majestic region including unforgettable Opera in Verona and the best shopping in Milan. There are detailed accounts of all the major tourist sites and the hidden gems that characterise the Italian Lakes from the baroque gardens and hidden palaces on the ridges of green mountainside split by Lake Maggiore to the palm-shaded promenades on the western shores of Lake Garda. Rely on countless recommendations of the Italian Lakes best restaurants, bars and cafés, shops and hotels in the Italian Lakes for every budget. With the clear maps of the Italian Lakes, an Italian language section to help you negotiate your way around, and expert background on everything from romantic Lake Como to local Lombard wine, relax, draw breath and wonder over every corner of the Italian Lakes.
Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book proved very useful on a recent holiday to Lake Como - however it is very heavy on the text and has limited photo's. I personally believe (like cookery books), that guide books should have a good selection of photo's to give you an idea of what's to come. It is a great book in terms of providing lots of practical information on driving, parking and everyday useful information, but as it covers such a vast area of Italy it doesn't really drill into the detail of any one place. I took 2 guide books on holiday, the other being the Insight Guides Italian Lakes (the larger version rather than the compact edition) and between both of them I got all the information I needed while away on holiday. The Rough Guides book does have a bit of a tourist phobic edge to it, however having spent several, hot sunny days surrounded by fellow tourists and coach loads of people herding about - it does provide you with some alternatives to the popular attractions and is especially useful if you have a car to get around in at your own time and pace.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This guide is the best guide to the Italian Lakes that I've seen. I know this area well and feel it's writing on Maggiore and Como is accurate, readable and captures the beauty of these two places well. I wasn't disappointed by any of the recommendations. It's almost as if the writers got bored with this when it comes to Garda and Iseo. Like other reviewers I'm a bit puzzled at the treatment of Lake Garda - admittedly it's worth saying it can get very busy but Malcesine isn't 'ruined' by tourism - just wrong. The writers should remember that Lake Garda is for many the first introduction into the region - don't put them off beautiful places! On a recent trip to Lake Iseo I found the Lonely Planet Guide much more accurate. I've never seen a more untouristy place than the 'very touristy' Iseo town - the place is lovely but you wouldn't know it from this book. That said, I think cafe/restaurant tips are always accurate in this guide - often what makes your holiday. Like others a few more photos and maps would help. I would fully recommend this book if you're visiting the western lakes but perhaps look for elsewhere for Lake Garda or Iseo.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is OK but there are not enough maps or overview of the whole area on a mapto give you a better idea of locations etc.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Italian Lakes
Bought as a Christmas present along with road maps of Italy ready for a summer holiday. Finding it useful for research prior to visiting to pick out places we would like to go to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Helen B
Lakes
Thought this provided comprehensive coverage of the area but one thing we did struggle with is buses so a bit more information about this would be useful.
Published 7 months ago by Gillian
In-depth up-to-dat;e useful guide book.
Recently spent a week based on Lake Como but exploring surrounding area by car , including Lake Garda, Lake Lugano and Lake Orta and found this guide book and excellent read with... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Logan
Italian Lakes - as long as they are not small ones
I took this to guide Italy on a recent trip. We stayed by Lake Iseo and travelled to Brecia by train one day. Read more
Published 12 months ago by anorthernlight
Great price but.......
Great price, much lower than recommended price on sleeve, but....... The guide is comprehensive, but as other reviews have mentioned, is extremeley negative. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Trev
great guide book
Just got back from great trip to Verona, Lake Garda, Padova and Venice. Used this book for Verona especially and found it very useful and accurate for hotels and especially the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Keltica
Good book
We bought this book for a holiday to Lake Garda. Although the book covers most of the main Italian Lakes, it also includes a useful section about Lake Garda. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Osborne
Excellent
Item, exactly as described, arrived on time, cheaper than anywhere else. What more could you want?
Published on 25 May 2010 by Mr. Maurice L. Fisher
Excelent
Item, exactly as described, arrived on time, cheaper than anywhere else. What more could you want?
Published on 25 May 2010
Lake Garda
Like a previous reviewer, I visited Lake Garda. All villages and the lake itself are beautiful; food, drinks, views and people are fantastic, but the authors seem to have only... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Yeti
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