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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 914.580493 EAN: 9781843534266 Edition: 6 ISBN: 1843534266 Label: Rough Guides Manufacturer: Rough Guides Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 520 Publication Date: May 30, 2005 Publisher: Rough Guides Studio: Rough Guides Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The Rough Guide to Sicily is the essential handbook to one of Europe''s most alluring islands. The guide includes a full-colour section introducing the island''s highlights from the Greek theatre at Taormina to the world-renowned Marsala wine. There are in-depth accounts of all these highlights along with the many others sights, attractions and activities on the island, ffrom imposing temples to Norman Cathdrals and Baroque palaces. There are incisive reviews of the full range of accommodation and restaurants plus practical details on getting around. Accompanying each of the comprehensive descriptions of the resorts, outlying regions and major towns are invaluable maps and plans. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - New Fan of Rough GuidesThis book was the single best tool to plan and execute a two week tour of Sicily. My wife and I were not only impressed with the maps of each city, but the tips on how to get to and from the airport or train stations was right on the money. We managed to secure lodging in each city very close to the train stations. This made our day as we traveled to 5 cities over the course of two weeks. I wish I would have consulted this book when the train operators were on strike. The rough ... Read More Rating: - A Must Have for Sicily if You are DrivingWe used this map daily during our recent 2-week trip of Sicily and found it indispensible - accurate, detailed, and up-to-date. We bought this after seeing negative reviews of other maps of Sicily and were not disappointed. Please note that several of the negative reviews here refer to the Rough Guide book to Sicily, which is a different product. This map is excellent. Rating: - ExcellentThis is a must, if you go on your own. A lot of practical things. Rating: - Another Helpful RoughGuideWe havent traveled to Sicily yet to put the book to its big test, but in planning for the trip it has been very helpful...telling us what to absolutely not miss, good places to stay and eat, and insider things off the beaten path. Rating:  - Good basic overview for first time traveler to SicilyWe have never traveled to Sicily before, so we found this book useful in planning our trip and useful once we got there. The book is organized well according to region and then by city, with more space given to larger cities. It was very helpful for us since we went to 4 cities in 9 days. However we went off season, so we found that sometimes the times and days open listed in the book were not true once we showed up at a site. The colorful pictures really help when you need to find ... Read More 
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