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Exploring world-famous ancient ruins. Marvelling at Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoying a delicious gelato in the sunshine. Italy offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

Our updated guide brings Italy to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.

Updated edition Sep 2025