Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Southern Italyis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the streets of Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Italy and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Southern Italy Travel Guide:
- Colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine, and wine
- Over 43 local maps
- Useful features- includingTop Experiences, First Time,and Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar)
- Coverageof Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Southern Italy,our most comprehensive guide to Southern Italy, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
- Looking for a guide focused on Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast or Sicily? Check outLonely Planet's Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coastguide orSicilyguide for a comprehensive look at all that each of these areas has to offer.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Italyguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer orLonely Planet's Discover Italy,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Cristian Bonetto, Gregor Clark, and Olivia Pozzan.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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