Explore Italy with these 9 Top Travel Guides


Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak up the atmosphere in Naples' Centro Storico, gaze out at the views from Ravello or kick back in seaside Sorrento, The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

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- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli or grasp the layout of historic Herculaneum without needing to get online.

- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the Napoli, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast region's best sights and experiences.

- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

- Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Naples; the Campi Flegrei; Herculaneum; Mount Vesuvius; Oplontis; Pompeii; Sorrento; Capri; Ischia; Procida; Caserta; the Capuas; Benevento; the Amalfi Coast. Attractions include: Paestum; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte; Cumae; Ravello; Pompeii; Cappella Sansevero; Sorrento; Herculaneum;Museo Archeologico Nazionale; Villa San Michele; the Solfatara; Amalfi; Vesuvius; La Mortella.

- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, health and more.

- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, film and a handy language section and glossary.

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