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Northern Italy
including Venice, Milan
& the Lakes
3rd Edition
by John Moretti
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Northern Italy
including Venice, Milan
& the Lakes
3rd Edition
by John Moretti
Here’s what the critics say about Frommer’s:
“Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.”
—Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.”
—Glamour Magazine
“Hotel information is close to encyclopedic.”
—Des Moines Sunday Register
“Frommer’s Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place.”
—Knight Ridder Newspapers
About the Author
John Moretti
is a journalist and author who has slaved away in the trendy trenches of
Milan for the past five years. His career highlights include interviewing Giorgio Armani
for A&E Biography, producing a documentary on Italian soccer for Australian television,
and going on tour with a Franciscan monk and his evangelical heavy-metal band. John is
the author of several travel guides and a book,
Living Abroad in Italy.
He grew up outside
of Boston and is a graduate of Middlebury College.
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Contents
List of Maps
vi
What’s New in Northern Italy
1
The Best of Northern Italy
4
1
1
The Best Travel Experiences . . . . . . . . .4
2
The Best Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3
The Best Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4
The Best Artistic Masterpieces . . . . . . .9
5
The Best Castles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
6
The Best Villas & Palazzi . . . . . . . . . .13
7
The Best Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
8
The Best Luxury Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9
The Best Moderate Hotels . . . . . . . . .19
10
The Best Budget Gems . . . . . . . . . . .20
11
The Best Countryside Retreats . . . . .22
12
The Best Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . .23
13
The Best Countryside Eateries . . . . . .24
14
The Best Down-Home
Trattorie & Osterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Planning Your Trip to Northern Italy
26
2
1
The Regions in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2
Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3
Entry Requirements & Customs . . . . .29
4
Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
The Euro, the U.S. Dollar &
the U.K. Pound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5
When to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Northern Italy Calendar of Events . . . .35
6
Travel Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7
Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8
Specialized Travel Resources . . . . . . .39
9
Planning Your Trip Online . . . . . . . . .43
Online Traveler’s Toolbox . . . . . . . . .44
10
Getting There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
11
Packages for the Independent
Traveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
12
Special-Interest Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
13
Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Travel Times Between
the Major Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
14
Tips on Accommodations,
Villa Rentals & Farm Stays . . . . . . . .56
15
Tips on Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Getting Your VAT Refund . . . . . . . . .61
Fast Facts: Northern Italy . . . . . . . . .62
Suggested Itineraries in Northern Italy
67
3
1
Northern Italy for Gourmands . . . . . .67
2
Northern Italy in the Snow . . . . . . . .70
3
Northern Italy in 1 Week . . . . . . . . .72
4
Northern Italy in 2 Weeks . . . . . . . . .74
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