is a good guide but not as good as the one for france while the italian history the maps the general area descriptions were excellent many village city specific recommendations were outdated and many places mainly restaurants listed in the book were not there in reality. The rough guide to italy is your ultimate handbook to one of europes most beautiful countries from the capitoline museums in rome and the stylish shops of milan to eating pizza in naples and watching the spectacular palio race in siena this guide captures all of italys highlights in a full colour introduction.