Helps you discover the little-known sights of secret Venice, as well as the treasures that simply can't be missed: the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace, and the Accademia, with its world-renowned collection of Renaissance art.

Reveals historic and natural treasures from Bordeaux to Toulouse; and explores the fairytale castles and Romanesque churches of northern Perigord.

Features: dynamic two-colour layout for navigation; a magazine style, combining photography, itineraries and the author's personal take on the country; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally visited and recommended for a really local flavour; and, top 'Don't Miss' sights at the start of every regional chapter.

Fifth edition, now in a new design.

Uncovers the sights of the capital of Cagliari. This book explores the beaches and turquoise seas of the Nurra coast; the rocky granite mountains and medieval villages of Gennargentu National Park; the best festivals and wildlife areas, with a section on Sardinia's famous flora; and studies the political murals adorning the streets of Orgosolo.

Takes you through lunches in a Medici villa and stays in a medieval ex-monastery in the Arno valley. This work delves into the Siena's Palio; explores the concentration of art in Florence and Pisa; takes in the vineyards of Chianti; and examines the wealth and doings that have shaped Tuscany's history.

Explores the wonders of Ancient Rome at the Forum, Colosseum and the Palantine Hill. The author ventures into one of the catacombs on the Appian Way; tours the Baroque beauties of the Quirinale: Santa Maria della Vittoria and the Trevi Fountain; and catches some medieval choral singing at the Oratorio del Gonfalone.

Takes you from the turquoise lagoon of Elafonisi to the butterfly-filled gorges by the Libyan sea - finds the best places to feast on fresh lobster and speciality cakes and pastries - escapes the crowds in the quieter spots along the south and west coasts, the White Mountains and the impressive Samaritan Gorge - heads east to the unspoilt port of Sitia, with its waterside restaurants and expanse .

Celebrates the extensive and opulent cultural history of Tuscany. This title helps to discover a wealth of hidden treasures, from medieval castles to the sacred Vie Cave, in the 'lost corner' of the ancient Etruscan heartland. It also helps to explore the Florence of Dante that inspired Renaissance Italy's seminal work The Divine Comedy .

Facaros and Pauls reveal a fresh perspective on the country's best-known treasures as they take the traveller on a journey deep into the heart of Italy in this 5th edition of what has become a widely acclaimed travel guide.

In manners Paris took its cues from an aristocracy that liked to fool around, while London stayed generally under the influence of its serious and respectable merchants; instead of sexual tolerance, duels and the occasional revolution, it settled for Protestantism, tea and early closing hours.

Gives a view of the hot-spots, and reveals the charms of the hinterland - swans around Brigette Bardot's former haunts in St Tropez, explores Monaco's nightlife, and smells the money in Monte Carlo's casinos - takes in the plains that produce flowers, wine and herbs, and visits villages - picks out the bars, and restaurants in which to pose.

Discovers hidden spots in rural Italy - Brescia, Lombardy's second city and a great starting point for a visit to the lakes - Ancona, gateway to the Apennine mountains - Pescara, Abruzzo's finest resort town, with its stretches of sandy beach - Visits unmissable cities for a song - takes a weekend break to hit the town in Rome - goes to Florence, to see the treasures of the Uffizi - tries out ...

Discovers some of the most distinctive landscapes in Italy - volcanoes, mountains and lakes - visits numerous castles, palaces, Renaissance villas and gardens, as well as the stunning ancient Etruscan sites of Northern Lazio - reveals spectacular unspoilt Italian beaches such as the 16km of beach at Pescara, and medieval towns such as Guilianova - explores vast tracts of unspoilt wilderness in ...

Weaves through the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Renoir, with lavender fields and rolling hills. This work also explores the glamour of the Riviera, from the Alps to the Pyrenees: Monaco, Cannes, Nice and St Tropez.

Explores the region's world-renowned beauty, both man-made and natural. This title takes the reader on a tour to the awesome peaks of the Dolomites and the lush flatlands of the southern Veneto scattered with Palladian villas; east shore of Lake Garda and the volcanic clusters of the Po; the medieval castles of Trento; and more.

Cadogan launches a new City Guide series with a personal approach to each city. Combining up-to-the-minute facts with cultural and historical asides - the hallmark of Cadogan. Extensive, clear mapping with more cross-referencing than any other city guide.

Features the best places to stay and eat, with tips for things from tiny trattorias in hill-top towns to luxury hotels in Milan. This book also contains maps and plans to help you navigate your way easily around Lombardy and its magnificent lakes.

Cadogan launches a dynamic new City Guide series which provides a personal approach to the city, combining up-to-the-minute facts with engaging cultural and historical asides - the hallmark of Cadogan.