Shop till you drop in Milan's cutting-edge fashion houses, explore Turin's baroque churches and palaces, and lose yourself in Genoa's historic maze of lanes. This guide will show you to the heart of these three diverse cities.

- 20 page full-colour map section

- in-depth coverage of the history and culture of each city

- accommodation options to suit all budgets, including pensions, designer hotels and private rooms

- detailed excursions including the Italian lakes, skiing in the Valle d'Aosta and Cinque Terre's captivating coastal villages

- from trattorie to gelaterie to bars : the best in eating and entertainment

For reliable and authoritative travel information reach for your Lonely Planet guide

- The Times (UK)

As usual the guidebook standard is set by Lonely Planet

- Outside (USA)