Cadogan Guide Central Italy

Everybody goes to see the magnificent sights of Rome, but until recently few visitors have taken the time to pass through the Eternal Citys ancient gates to see what lies outside. This new Cadogan guide explores both Rome and its hinterlands the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo and Molise. Theres a chain of beautiful volcanic lakes here, along with beaches and islands, refined hill towns, Etruscan frescoed tombs, ancient Roman ruins, Renaissance gardens, castles and villas, and the high snowy peaks of the Apennines. The authors also uncover some spectacular artistic surprises, from a medieval encyclopedia in gold mosaic at Anagni to the stone Renaissance monsters of Bomarzo, and introduce you to pasta with boar sauce, just one of the specialties of this less-traveled region. This guide includes: practical travel advice; over 200 hand-picked places to stay; over 200 restaurants, bars & cafes; 23 maps & site plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; archaeological treasures, national parks, local wines.Facaros, Dana is the author of 'Cadogan Guide Central Italy' with ISBN 9781860111129 and ISBN 1860111122.