National Geographic Traveler: Piedmont & Northwest Italy, with Turin and the Alps [Paperback]

Tim Jepson (Author)

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Series: National Geographic Traveler | Publication Date: November 1, 2005

National Geographic Traveler Piedmont & Northwest Italy begins its tour of the region with an evocative visit to the beautiful baroque city of Turin, site of the 2006 Winter Olympics. It then heads to southern Piedmont with its lush, rolling, vine-covered landscapes, including a stop in the medieval town of Alba. Northeast of Turin, Lake Maggiore and the other lakes offer a mixture of breathtaking scenery and culture that has drawn the rich and famous for centuries. Finally, in the northern mountains, travelers will discover the fabled Valle d'Aosta, a stunning valley featuring fairy-tale castles, Roman remains, and plenty of skiing.

Several detailed sections filled with practical travel information include extensive lists of handpicked hotels and restaurants and insider tips on the best tours. With meticulous maps and lavish photography, the National Geographic Traveler guides ensure exciting and memorable trips.

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A passionate, lifelong devotee to Italy, and fluent Italian speaker, Tim Jepson has written 17 books on the country and its various regions, including National Geographic Traveler: Italy; National Geographic Traveler: Florence & Tuscany; and National Geographic Traveler: Sicily. Now based in London with the Daily Telegraph, Tim continues to visit Italy regularly and, as a keen hiker and outdoor enthusiast, he particular enjoys the country's splendid mountains and wilderness areas. An Oxford University graduate, he has also worked on Italian programs for the BBC and other television channels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792241983
• ISBN-13: 978-0792241980
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures and Wonderful Information, February 4, 2007

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This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Piedmont & Northwest Italy, with Turin and the Alps (Paperback)

This guidebook focuses on Turin, Piedmont, The Aosta Valley and the highlights of Liguria.

It includes one walking tour of Turin's historic center (Roman Quarter) and three driving tours (The Langhe Region, Lake Maggiore and The Aosta Valley Castles). It also includes articles on interesting facts such as Cafe Life, Fiat, Contemporary Art in Turin, The Slow-Food Movement, Truffles, The Gardens of Lake Maggiore and Giuseppe Mazzini. Plus, there's good information about current Piedmont, history, art (including literature and cinema), food, shopping, entertainment. There's also a very good article about the Holy Shroud and a three dimensional representation of the Molle Antonelliana and the Duomo complex. Except for the main pictures used for Lake Orta and Portofino, they're all beautiful.

I didn't give it 5 starts because I think it should've featured maps of other cities (Aosta and Genoa, for example). Besides, all the hotels listed are rather expensive (I loved the B&B recommended at 115 euros per night in Turin, though) and there isn't much information about logistics (just general information about how to get there and move around these three regions). I use the Internet for lodging and logistics anyway, so that isn't a big deal for me in particular.

In general, it's quite good, so I highly recommend it. I've checked other guidebooks (Cadogan, Lonely Planet, Touring, etc) and this is so far the one that suits me better.