The first Blue Guide to cover the entire country of Italy in one volume. A 400-page distillation featuring the erudition and detailed knowledge that have made Blue Guides the choice of discerning travelers everywhere, Blue Guide Concise Italy is an ideal companion for the first-time visitor or for any visitor interested in the country’s art, history, and culture. Lavishly illustrated, with a focus on covering key sites in sufficient depth, it directs readers to wonderful sights, museums, churches, art, dining, and accommodations in classic Blue Guide style.maps; photographs; architectural details; floor plans