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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781740590310
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 1740590317
Label: Lonely Planet Publications
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2002-09
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Studio: Lonely Planet Publications



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This comprehensive guide reveals Sicily's unique blend of bustling towns, golden beaches, stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and delicious food and wine. It's an essential companion for navigating your way around this fascinating destination.
  • 48 maps including a full-colour map of the island
  • detailed guides to Sicily’s art & architecture and dining alla Siciliana
  • thorough coverage of the island’s attractions and range of activities
  • accommodation options from camping near Mt Etna to luxurious beachside hotels
  • concise language section with an indispensable food and wine glossary




Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Maps are helpful, but overall coverage of Sicily is sparse
We spent 2 weeks in Sicily in Oct 2007. We used the Lonely Planet Sicily (3rd Edition) and the Blue Guide Sicily (7th Edition). Lonely Planet covers the all the major sites, cities, and towns. Its city maps, with the locations of restaurant, hotels, etc. are extremely helpful. However, it is missing some of the smaller towns and sites, and offers sparse coverage of the east coast of Sicily. Fortunately, the Blue Guide is far, far superior in terms of its comprehensive detail, and quality of information. ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Rick Steves, go to Sicily
She is way to worried about what might happen in the city of Polarimo. What a city full of wonderful and helpful people. If I had taken her advice to heart I would have stayed in my hotel room with the door locked at night lying on the floor. Go to Sicily Rick Steves and write the perfect travel book. This one is not it!


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Don't waste your money
I recently bought this guide for a 2 week trip to Sicily this May. I bought 3 guides - Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Blue Guide. This was by far the worst guide I have ever purchased to go anywhere. For example, two of the premier sites to see in Sicily are the cathedral at Monreale - it gets 3 short paragraphs - and the Capella Palatina gets only 2. The getting around advice was generally good, but at 300 pages (including the index at the back), the descrptions of tourist sites and towns left a lot ... Read More






 






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