From historic cities, ancient sites, dramatic scenery to chic shopping and sampling regional cuisine, it's all found in this new Italy Berlitz Pocket Guide - a new edition in the best-selling Berlitz Pocket Guide range. Fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts, this handy guide is packed with all the information you need for your trip. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily, with sections on history, where to go, what to do, eating out, handy travel tips and other insightful features, allowing you to make the most of your leisure time. Written by a local expert, this guide offers comprehensive coverage of Italy's attractions, identifying the top 10 sights Italy has to offer, as well as highlighting the country's best shopping, sports and entertainment. Shopaholics are well catered for with a dedicated section on shopping, with advice on the best places to find gourmet delicacies, archaeological antiquities, crafts, department stores, boutiques, fashion and much more. With an 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. Insightful cultural advice on classical civilisations and la dolce vita gives you a deeper understanding of the country's heritage. An A-Z of practical travel tips covering currency, health and medical care, language tips, translations and how to get around, supported with detailed mapping to aid orientation. Colour photography throughout the book provides a highly visual introduction to Italy and the comprehensive information inside helps travellers get to the heart of the destination - making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit. Small in size and big on content, this guide actually fits into a pocket - perfect for a weekend or longer trip away.