Moon Rome, Florence & Venice - (Travel Guide) 4th Edition by Alexei J Cohen & Moon Travel Guides (Paperback)

About the Book

Recommends sights, entertainment, recreation, shopping, accommodations, and restaurants in Italy's top cities, and provides advice for planning side trips.

Book Synopsis

Experience world-famous art, stroll romantic streets, and savor the flavors of Italy's top cities. Inside Moon Rome, Florence & Venice you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries for three to four days in Rome, Florence, and Venice that can be combined into a longer trip
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Cycle the Borghese park on a sunny day, learn classic Italian recipes in a cooking class, and admire masterworks by Bernini, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. Hike to sprawling hilltop views of Florence, meander through historic museums, or catch the Gregorian chants being sung at the Duomo on a Sunday morning. Stroll through Venice's fish markets, rent a kayak and explore the winding canals, and bask in the afternoon sun as you sip a Negroni on a piazza
• The best local flavors: From pizza al taglio, fritto misto, and mouthwatering pastas to seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood delicacies, get to know each city's unique culinary scene
• Ideas for side trips, including Assisi, Chianti, Siena, and Bologna
• Expert insight from American-turned-Roman Alexei Cohen on his adopted home country
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of each city
• Handy tools such as visa information, an Italian phrasebook, and tips for families, travelers with disabilities, women travelers, travelers of color, LGBTQ+ travelers, and senior travelers

Experience la dolce vita at your own pace with Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.

Exploring more of Italy? Try Moon Southern Italy or Moon Sicily.

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About the Author

Alexei J. Cohen was born in New York City and learned the joy of travel at an early age. He got his first passport at 6 months old and spent childhood holidays exploring rural France. He fell in love with Italy by chance, and married an Italian after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University. Today he lives on the outskirts of Rome with his wife and two children, where he writes about Italy and shares his passion with travelers.

You can follow him on Twitter (@alexeicohen), or meet him in person at monthly gatherings in Rome to talk about all things Italy and swap experiences with fellow Italophiles.