The fifth most visited country in the world, Italy is steeped in history: The University of Bologna is the world’s oldest university, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is the world’s largest church, and the world’s most unintentionally tilting structure is, of course, the 14th-century Leaning Tower of Pisa. But, with its mountains and lakes, islands and beaches, the Italian peninsula is much more than its ruins and museum pieces. From the grandeur of Ancient Rome to Renaissance Florence and on to the splendor of Venice, from the Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo to the pretty ports of the Italian Riviera, from the islands of Elba and Sardinia to the shorelines of Lake Garda, Italy celebrates the country’s varied delights. Featuring more than 200 outstanding photographs, Italy is a fascinating exploration of the world’s most beautiful country.
