Centuries of Jewish life in Italy ever since the days of the Roman Empire are on display in this unique guide that features a treasure trove of architectural, cultural and religious gems. This book will guide the interested traveller to sites of Jewish interest throughout Italy complete with interesting boxed asides in the marginalia describing elements of Jewish life peculiar to Italy - culinary, linguistic, religious, and more.
Verona Write and Draw Travel Journal (A5 Travel Journals, Small Travelling Journal, Verona Travel Book, #1)
by Travel Memories
Hadrian's Wall stretches from coast to coast along what was once the border between England and Scotland. It is the only long distance walk in the world located exclusively within an UNESCO Heritage Site. The newly opened 84 mile (135km) trail inspired travel writer Bob Bibby to don his boots and explore the scenic and historical route. Walk along the path of the ancient Romans with Bob and learn about Hadrian - his power, passions and vices - and through this get a vivid picture and understandi...
Frommer's Provence and the Riviera (Frommer's Complete Guides, #170) (Frommer's S., #170)
by Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince
hexagonal graph paper roman brunelleschi
by Italian Notebook Creations
Rick Steves Snapshot Naples & the Amalfi Coast (Rick Steves Snapshot)
by Rick Steves
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Naples and the Amalfi Coast. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, including Pompeii, Vesuvius, Positano, and Amalfi Town. Visit Naples' Archaeological Museum, the Pompeii Forum, or the cathedrals and beaches of the Amalfi coast. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will en...
Rick Steves Tour: Roman Colosseum (Rick Steves)
by Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw
Rick Steves' Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe's most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Roman Colosseum for less than the price of a cappuccino Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Colosseum, including when to go, how much it costs, and what's worth your time once you're there. With Rick's knowledgeable, humo...
Art and History of Rome (Bonechi Art and History)
by Fabio Boldrini and etc.
Filled with luscious all-original photography and packed with insider information, "Dreaming of Tuscany" is the ultimate love letter to the most beloved of Italy's provinces. Between the two covers of this book is the essence of Tuscany: the smells-baking bread, harvested grapes, rich espresso, sweet lavender, basil and rosemary, ripe melons; the sounds-early morning chatter over espresso cups, the tolling of campanile bells, the echo of footsteps down empty ancient streets after lunch; and the...
Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a concise overview of Palermo's eventful history, together with a survey of its most important monuments and sites. He looks at the influences of the city's various ancient rulers - the Phoenicians, Rom...
Wallpaper* City Guides are a ruthlessly-researched, design-conscious guide, for the discerning traveller who wants to come away with a true taste of the best a city has to offer.