Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Italy.

Discover Italy''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from standing face to face with world-famous Renaissance paintings at Florence''s premier art museum, Galleria degli Uffizi; to eating mind-blowing gelato by Italy''s ''gelato maker of the year'' winner in Bologna; and experiencing the wild beauty of one of Sicily''s most isolated golden-sand beaches.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Italy travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Italy effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Italy
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Capitoline Museums, Via Appia Antica, Palazzo Pitti
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Rome; Lazio & Abruzzo; Turin & Piedmont; Italian Riviera; Milan & the Lakes; Venice; The Dolomites & the Northeast; Bologna & Emilia-Romagna; Florence; Tuscany; Umbria & Le Marche; Naples & Campania; Puglia; Calabria & Basilicata; Sicily; Sardinia

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s Italy.