★This book

● ITALIA Overview
● 25 Recommended Destinations in Italy
● 17 useful tips and travel tips in one place! FAQ 17
● Italy Recommended Itinerary Best Course 07
● Travel Preparation 06: Just Follow the Guide and You'll Be Ready to Go
● Italian Food Exploration Diary
Italian Regional Cuisine I Italian Course Cuisine I Panino (Panini) I Wine & Spirits I Gelato I Cafe
● Italian Shopping Exploration Diary
Recommended Italian Souvenirs | 13 Best Cheap Items | Supermarket Shopping List
● You see as much as you know! Italian Basics 05
Italian History I Italian Architecture I Italian Art I Italian Country Information I Italian Climate

● Rome
SECTION A From the Colosseum to the Mouth of Truth
SECTION B Vatican City
SECTION C From Piazza Navona to Piazza del Popolo
SECTION D From Termini Station to Villa Borghese
SECTION E From Trastevere to Testazzo

SPECIAL PAGE
Let's meet the eternal superstar, the Pope.
A Pilgrimage to Rome: An Eye-Catching Travel Destination
Via Condotti vs. Via Corso vs. Outlet
It's a bit far, but I want to go eat there. Rome's No. 1 dessert shop.

● Near Rome
OPTION A Orvieto
SECRET CITY Civita di Bagnoregio
OPTION B Assisi

● Naples
SECTION A Naples

● Near Naples
OPTION A Pompeii
OPTION B Capri
OPTION C Sorrento
OPTION D Amalfi Coast
SECRET CITY Minori I Maiori I Cetara I Salerno

● Florence
SECTION A Around the Duomo
SECTION B Around the Uffizi Gallery

SPECIAL PAGE
The Medici family, true patrons of the Renaissance
This is the shopping guide for Florence!
Via Tornabuoni, the home of Gucci and Ferragamo
The Mall, Italy's most popular outlet

● Near Florence
OPTION A Fiesole
OPTION B Pisa
OPTION C Sienna
SECRET CITY San Gimignano
OPTION D Valdorcha
OPTION E Cinque Terre
SECRET CITY Portofino
OPTION F Bologna

SPECIAL PAGE
A Unique Transformation of Italian Wine: Super Tuscan
A magical gateway to the Middle Ages: Tuscan festivals
A shopping extravaganza! Siena's shopping district, Via Citta

● Milan
SECTION A: Exploring the Duomo & Art Gallery

SPECIAL PAGE
Serravalle Designer Outlet, a theme park-like outlet
San Siro and Giuseppe Meazza, home stadiums of AC Milan and Inter Milan

● Near Milan
OPTION A Lake Como
OPTION B Verona
OPTION C Sirmione
OPTION D Bergamo

SPECIAL PAGE
Verona Opera Festival

● Venice
Section A Around St. Mark's Square
Section B Art Museum Tour

SPECIAL PAGE
The gondola, a symbol of Venice, the city of water
A step-by-step, walking tour of Venice
Cruise along the winding Grand Canal
From traditional handicrafts to luxury goods, Venice's shopping destinations offer everything you need.
Festivals in Venice

● Near Venice
OPTION A Burano, Murano, Lido
OPTION B Dolomites

SPECIAL PAGE
A rare opportunity! Tour a glass workshop.

● Bari

● Near Bari
OPTION A Polignano a Mare
OPTION B Alberobello
OPTION C Matera
OPTION D Lecce
SECRET CITY Ostuni

SPECIAL PAGE
Can't Miss! Top 4 Viewing Terraces in Polignano a Mare
Viewpoints at the Sassi District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Top 5 Baroque Architectural Tours in Lecce: Savoring the Essence of Lecce
Maybe this is the road of dreams! A stroll through Lecce's old town

● INDEX

★Mapbook (separate appendix)
MAP 1~5 Rome
MAP 6 Florence
MAP 7~10 Milan
MAP 11~13 Venice
MAP 14 Dolomites
Rome Metro & Main Rail Map
Milan Metro Map
Venice vaporetto route map
Practical Travel Conversation
Useful information to know in an emergency

■ Now, the most complete guide to traveling in Italy

Italy, the heart of Europe, is once again in the spotlight as it hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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We've compiled a list of popular outlets, luxury shopping streets, supermarkets, pharmacies, and traditional markets by city, providing clear guidance on what to buy and where.
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■ From Departure to Return - Practical Information in One Book

This 17 FAQs cover the most frequently asked basic and practical information travelers have about security, currency exchange, travel cards, transit passes, contactless card usage, data services, tax refunds, accommodation reservations, and essential Italian apps. They can be used step-by-step, from pre-departure preparation to your stay.
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We offer a variety of itineraries, from 6 nights and 8 days to 19 nights and 21 days, and recommended courses by city, so you can easily plan your route according to your travel period and purpose.
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This Is Italy is an all-in-one guidebook that includes rental car and public transportation information, allowing you to choose and design your transportation method to suit your situation.
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In particular, the three major driving regions of the Dolomites, Val d'Orcia, and the Amalfi Coast are systematically organized with the latest road conditions, parking points, viewpoints, and information on nearby small towns, making it a reliable reference for travelers preparing for an 'Italian driving trip.'

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The maps in This Is Italy have already been recognized by readers for their detail and accuracy.
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