Make your trip to Italy extraordinary


Exploring world-famous ancient ruins. Marvelling at Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoying a delicious gelato in the sunshine. Italy offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

Our updated guide brings Italy to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:



our pick of Italy’s must-sees and top experiences
beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Italy
the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
easy-to-follow itineraries
expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
colour-coded chapters to each part of Italy
a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go


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