Appreciating Italy
This travel guide is designed to satisfy the needs of the independent traveler, the organized tour, and the private-guided tour traveler. Three focal destinations are covered: Rome and the South, Florence and Tuscany and Venice and the Veneto. Itineraries are provided for each of these focal destinations and side trips are suggested that compliment each primary destination. The organization of each focal area is developed in the following manner: Background: Each focal area has a distinct and unique evolution. Accordingly, a brief review of the developmental track of an area is presented. The objective is to define how key issues led to the distinguishing feature you will consider. Pace: Each visitor will have particular interests and self-understood stamina. The intent of each itinerary is to cover the range of potential visitors. If a museum is on the itinerary, the important pieces are identified and their significant elements discussed. This is not intended to limit your visit, for audio tours are easily used in conjunction with the discussion presented herein, but the visitor with a limited viewing time or level of interest may minimize a visit and yet enjoy the experience. Detail: Regardless of how you prepare for your trip, recalling or fully appreciating key features requires on the spot prompting. The essential element of the adopted form is recognition that neither the tourist nor I are experts in art, history, or architecture, yet the briefest insight will considerably enhance your enjoyment of any trip to Italy. Enjoy!
This travel guide is designed to satisfy the needs of the independent traveler, the organized tour, and the private-guided tour traveler. Three focal destinations are covered: Rome and the South, Florence and Tuscany and Venice and the Veneto. Itineraries are provided for each of these focal destinations and side trips are suggested that compliment each primary destination. The organization of each focal area is developed in the following manner: Background: Each focal area has a distinct and unique evolution. Accordingly, a brief review of the developmental track of an area is presented. The objective is to define how key issues led to the distinguishing feature you will consider. Pace: Each visitor will have particular interests and self-understood stamina. The intent of each itinerary is to cover the range of potential visitors. If a museum is on the itinerary, the important pieces are identified and their significant elements discussed. This is not intended to limit your visit, for audio tours are easily used in conjunction with the discussion presented herein, but the visitor with a limited viewing time or level of interest may minimize a visit and yet enjoy the experience. Detail: Regardless of how you prepare for your trip, recalling or fully appreciating key features requires on the spot prompting. The essential element of the adopted form is recognition that neither the tourist nor I are experts in art, history, or architecture, yet the briefest insight will considerably enhance your enjoyment of any trip to Italy. Enjoy!
This travel guide is designed to satisfy the needs of the independent traveler, the organized tour, and the private-guided tour traveler. Three focal destinations are covered: Rome and the South, Florence and Tuscany and Venice and the Veneto. Itineraries are provided for each of these focal destinations and side trips are suggested that compliment each primary destination. The organization of each focal area is developed in the following manner: Background: Each focal area has a distinct and unique evolution. Accordingly, a brief review of the developmental track of an area is presented. The objective is to define how key issues led to the distinguishing feature you will consider. Pace: Each visitor will have particular interests and self-understood stamina. The intent of each itinerary is to cover the range of potential visitors. If a museum is on the itinerary, the important pieces are identified and their significant elements discussed. This is not intended to limit your visit, for audio tours are easily used in conjunction with the discussion presented herein, but the visitor with a limited viewing time or level of interest may minimize a visit and yet enjoy the experience. Detail: Regardless of how you prepare for your trip, recalling or fully appreciating key features requires on the spot prompting. The essential element of the adopted form is recognition that neither the tourist nor I are experts in art, history, or architecture, yet the briefest insight will considerably enhance your enjoyment of any trip to Italy. Enjoy!