Book excerpt: From fantastic Florence and the picture-perfect Tuscan countryside, to the grandeur of Rome, and the elegance of Venice, Italy has much to tempt the visitor. Insight Pocket Guide Italy is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Italy:� Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text.� Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.� Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country.� What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from exploring vineyards, to walking the streets of Venice, or working your way around Rome's stylish bars.� Essential information on Italy's culture, including a brief history of the country.� Eating Out covers the country's best cuisine.� Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants.� A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.