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| One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns of Italy (101 Beautiful Small Towns) | 
| Author: Paolo Lazzarin
Publisher: Rizzoli
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 67,362
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 276
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 10.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0847826376
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9780847826377
ASIN: 0847826376
Publication Date: October 29, 2004
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Product Description
Who hasn't dreamt of being whisked away to a sweet little Italian town buried deep in the countryside-towns with names that roll off the tongue like Vercelli, Portofino, and Tuscania? The small towns sprinkled throughout this expansive book are not only rich with beauty, but are also saturated with as much historical and cultural importance as their sister cities. The fact that they are "off the beaten path"-though sometimes extraordinarily famous for their art, food, and wine, or simply their setting-makes them rare gems even more desirable to see. This book is the perfect guide for those who can't resist succumbing to Italy's charms again and again.
Originally written by and for Italians, this is a fantastic source of inside information. The 101 towns featured represent the 20 diverse regions of Italy and their varied landscapes, architecture, and local specialties. Practical sidebars introduce the reader to traditional artisans-Tuscan saddlers, custom cobblers, tapestry weavers, ceramicists, and crafters of papier-mâché-as well as to the best place to buy Parmigiano Reggiano or the greatest terrace to have tea while taking in a Tuscan sunset. And if that weren't enough to keep you busy-or you have a hard time deciding where to go first-art and architecture are also amply covered, from the history of L'Aquila's 99 fountains to the most elaborate of Baroque churches and the most charming of piazzas.
You will be amazed to see how much Italy has to offer beyond the well-trod paths of Venice, Florence, and Rome. From Asolo to Vicenza, flea markets to fish markets, horse races to open air concerts, this book promises 101 great reasons to go back to Italy over and over.
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 Great Book July 14, 2010
Mitchell Truesdell (Columbus, Ohio)
If you want to see the beautilful, historic small towns/villages of Italy this book is a must.
 Great Gift Idea November 4, 2009
P. V. Library (Pleasant Valley, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I never know what to get people who have everything and are Italian American for a present. This book fit the bill perfectly. The pictures are wonderful, the text is interesting and the price can't be beat.
 Very Nice book--poorly packaged by seller November 1, 2009
John A., Moore
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the book "One Hundred and One Beautiful Samml
Towns in Italy" for friends of mine in Sammamish, WA. The
book was so poorly packaged that the covers for the book
were torn--there was no packing material. They told me
they returned the book to Amazon and then shortly thereafter
they left for Europe and won't return for a couple weeks.
Sincerely, John Moore
PS I have one of these books and lent mine to our
friends when I learned the one I had sent to them
was damaged.
Been to many ,but not all... June 3, 2009
Joseph D. Spano (Neshaminy Falls)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the small towns! This book has helped me search out some wonderful places and create fond memories...
Italianisma!!! May 29, 2009
Jeffrey J. Black (st.thomas, virgin islands)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a treasure!!! Beautiful photographs! Beautiful Country! I've been to many of the small towns and Italy truly is more than Rome, Venice and Florence.
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