One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns of Italy is a gorgeously illustrated as well as informative journey through the Italian countryside, a place where the pace slows, locals engage strangers in conversation, and every town has a unique story to tell. Breathtaking full-colour photographs create the perfect atmosphere as you discover these unexplored places, and descriptive sidebars offer invaluable information on local curiosities to indulge, unique artisan products to buy, and age-old culinary specialties to sample. A detailed appendix is the perfect source on where to shop, sightsee, and dine! Whether you are an armchair traveler or an Italiophile planning another trip, this volume is the guide to the hidden treasures of Italy that proves once and for all that the heart of this popular travel destination lies in the countryside far from the grandeur of Rome.