Great Escapes Italy
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For centuries, writers, artists, and architects inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome have brought their works here. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures testify to Italy’s timeless allure. Over the past 60 years, the country has become one of the world’s premier travel and vacation destinations. This book captures Italy’s charm and its easy‑going lifestyle. Italy’s most breathtaking scenery and diverse regions—from Tuscany and Umbria to the Amalfi Coast and the Aeolian Islands off Sicily—come to life. Legendary hotels where novels are set, movies are filmed, weddings are celebrated, and famous love stories unfold include Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Hotel Pellicano in Porto Ercole, Il San Pietro on the Amalfi Coast, and Palazzo Margherita in Basilicata. Angelika Taschen also reveals hidden gems such as Locanda Cipriani on Torcello, the romantic Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany, and the atmospheric Masseria Moroseta in Puglia. A multitude of venues where you can draw inspiration from Italian style await you in The Great Escapes Italy. Publisher: Taschen. Published: November 2019. Language: English. Format: Hardcover, 360 pages. ISBN: 9783836578059.