Complete Italy Guide
Complete Italy Guide
Danielle Cohen
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Learn everything you need to know about any and all future/ upcoming trips to Italy. From what and where to eat, where to visit, the best beach spots, rooftop bars, best views, and MORE, this guide has you covered. This guide features things to do, see, and eat in Florence, Rome, Bologna, Padova, Venice, Cinque Terre, Puglia and Naples.
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General Italy Guides
Planning an upcoming Italy trip? There are many questions I constantly receive so save this FREE guide to save you time from searching hours online, before your Italy travels. From dining, travel, customs, transportation questions, make sure to save this guide to be updated!
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Italy is full of gorgeous crystalline coastlines and beautiful seas. If you're looking for which beaches to visit in the different regions of Italy, save this guide below! Including the best beaches in Tuscany, including the island of Elba, Liguria, Puglia, Sicily, and more.
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Rome
Rome is a great place for history, art, but especially food. Each region of Italy is known for different specialities and the region of Lazio, specifically Rome, has some great dishes you must try during any visit! Save this guide for a complete breakdown of Rome's culinary tradition and all the must try dishes!
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If it's your first time to Rome, Italy or if you've been numerous times, this guide will break down EVERYTHING you need to see and do with links to tickets/tours.
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I have put all my Rome guides into one, so if you're traveling to Rome, this is the guide you need. This includes WHAT traditional Roman dishes you should try, WHERE to try them, beautiful rooftop bars with extraordinary views, funky-instagrammable cafes/bars, and for those who maybe it's not the first time visiting Rome - Rome off the beaten path, including other activities, churches, exhibits to see besides the Colosseum/Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Vatican.
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Rome is a great place for history, art, but especially for food! After visiting so many incredible sites and walking so much, you will surely gather up a big appetite, and you are in the perfect place for that! Home to the carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia pasta, Roman artichokes, and supplì ‑ you are in good hands if you want to eat. 😋 This guide includes 16 restaurants, 1 gelateria, 1 cafe, and one speakeasy bar (and always updating). These are all delicious and local spots to try in Rome, avoiding the touristy places. I recommend making reservations at these following places ahead of time!
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This is a list of the best rooftop bars in Rome, Italy. If you're looking for a place to relax, have a drink, and enjoy some of the best views overlooking Rome, then check out this guide! This guide includes 16 rooftop bars + 1 speakeasy that will give you plenty of options for Rome's best views
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If you've been to Rome before and you're wondering what to do besides the main tourist attractions/tours, then check out this guide for an "off-the-beaten-path" version of Rome. This map of Italy's Eternal City includes 45 alternative gallery/museums, ruins, exhibits, churches, relaxing and family friendly options among nature, easy day trips with and without a car, unique cafes, and 5 local restaurants to try. I'm constantly updating so be sure to save!
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Check out this guide for the most fun and unique, "Instagramable" and photographable cafes in Rome, Italy. This guide includes 7 incredibly unique cafes that make for a fun place to stop, have a drink/coffee and enjoy Rome's cool cafe scene.
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Tuscany:
Tuscany is full of beautiful hidden gems, just waiting to be discovered. Rather than spending all of your time in the crowded cities, for example Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano, here is a guide to help you discover more of Tuscany's beloved spots. This guide includes the area of/surrounding Florence, Lucca, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, the coast of Livorno, Elba Island, Chianti, Panzano, Montelupo Fiorentino, Fiesole, and so much more in between, regarding what to see, eat, and do. From wine tastings, yoga in the vineyards, picnics in the hills, to petting goats, or exploring the fascinating waterfalls, there is so much to discover.
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If you're looking for an agriturismo in Tuscany or a hotel in Florence, Italy - here's my list for some beautiful options for where to stay and enjoy the best Italian vacation.
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The Italian island you may have never heard of - Elba Island - is a slice of tucked away paradise off the coast of Tuscany. Elba is a small island located in the Tuscan archipelago. Save this FREE guide to learn more about Elba Island for your next vacation to Italy.
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Florence, Italy
If you're traveling to Florence and want a complete guide, including where to eat like a local, avoiding tourist traps, the best rooftop bars and views, to know what museums to visit, what to do on a rainy day or a super sunny summer day, or you want to know which churches are worth a visit, what upscale or hole-in-the-wall restaurants to check out, which pasticceria has the best pastries, which panini shops you should visit, (instead of waiting in a 2 hr line for an overpriced one) and where the wine windows are- THIS is the guide for you!
This guide includes 15 of my custom made Florence guides.
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Florence is FULL of amazing restaurants, but you need to know where to go. As someone who lives in Florence, it's my job to make sure you eat well during your travels, so save this guide to make sure you eat like a local, instead of ending up at a tourist trap during your time in Florence. Featuring: 64 restaurants, pizzerie, gelateria shops, pastry shops/bakeries and wine bars and always updating!
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If you're searching for the best panino or a snack to have mid-day to keep fueling your travels around Florence, then check out this guide for the best panini or places to enjoy some nice, small bites. There are hundreds of places to eat a great snack or a fantastic panino in Florence, and you should never have to wait in line for hours at a specific Tik-Tok famous place.. Save this guide instead!
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While so many of my favorite, delicious local restaurants tend to be family run trattorias or typical hole-in-the-wall joints, sometimes you do want a nice atmosphere to celebrate an occasion or feel like you're truly relaxing on vacation. Here's a list of some more upscale dining experiences for food or drinks.
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Bologna
If you are planning a trip to Italy and want to include one of the most famous cities for Italian food, then you NEED this complete guide to Bologna, Italy.
There is so much to discover when visiting Bologna, whether through its cuisine or the many beautiful things to do. This guide is broken into three parts: What to do and what to eat in Bologna, its "seven secrets" to discover, and most importantly, my personally, hand-picked restaurant recommendations for eating like a local, which includes 25 restaurant/bars to dine at, selected by a local.
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Bologna is one of the most vibrant towns in Italy, a hidden gem if you will. There is so much to discover when visiting Bologna, whether through its cuisine or the many beautiful things to do. If you're looking for what to do when visiting Bologna, check out this guide.
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Did you know Bologna is full of mystery and many secrets surround the city, rooted deep in history and legends? Bologna has seven hidden secrets throughout the historical city center. These little secrets are fun ways to discover more of Bologna and feel like a local, learning a bit of history and fun facts along the way.
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Liguria
The region of Liguria is one of my favorite regions in Italy. With its beautiful coastal landscapes juxtaposed against lush, green hills, the heavenly smell of pesto, and the fresh fish - what more could you ask for? There is so much more to discover in Liguria than just the popular Cinque Terre (which is also worth a visit).
Liguria is one of my favorite regions in Italy and there is so much more to Liguria than just Cinque Terre. Surrounded by picturesque colored villages perched on the cliff tops, a crystalline coastline, and a constellation of idyllic gulfs, there is much to explore. This guide covers what typical foods are in Liguria, where to go, and itineraries for Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, and more! Updating constantly!
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Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is one of the most popular summer destinations in Italy. This Ligurian town is known for its bright, beautiful pastel colored buildings, hiking trails over rugged coastlines, fresh seafood, delicious focaccia and decadent pesto. It's a must visit, so save this guide to discover where to go and what to see in Cinque Terre.
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Venice
When in Venice, you must eat Cicchetti! These include a range of small finger foods like crostini or small pieces of bread topped with different items, like fresh fish or cheese, (similar to an open faced mini sandwich), polpette (fried meatballs), or even an array of pickled vegetables. It all depends on the wine bar, or bàcaro you go to, but the dishes tend to be unique and creative.
If you're visiting Venice, Italy save this culinary guide on what and where you should be eating. Venetian cuisine is quite unique, and the city itself doesn't always get the best rep, but that's because it's easy to fall for the tourist traps if you don't know where to go and what to order. Enjoy this guide to learn what are the typical dishes to try, and 17 restaurants/bakeries/bars to try them at. I've also included my full guide on "cicchetti" (Venetian tapas), and 24 restaurant/bars where to eat them.
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If you know anything about Venetian cuisine, or are familiar with happy hour, then you've probably heard of "Cicchetti". Cicchetti are like Venetian tapas, and a very popular way to eat and socialize in Venice. Check out this guide to find out the best bacari, or wine bars, to enjoy a glass with some delicious finger foods! This guide includes 24 places to drink and eat with Venetian cicchetti .
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Naples
Are you looking for what to do, see, and eat in Naples? Check out this complete guide below!
Calling Naples a dynamic city doesn't even cover the amount of charm, culture, vibrancy that make up this town. Napoli is a FANTASTIC destination to explore, while visiting Italy, and is home to some of the BEST food. Check out this guide for all you need to know about Naples to have the perfect time. This guide is constantly being updated, and includes 42 places to discover the beauty and culture of Naples, as well as its surrounding area. This is the perfect guide to learn WHAT to eat in Naples and WHERE to eat it and WHERE to stay.
Avoid the touristy traps where you spend hours waiting in line (Nannella) and sit down at a restaurant, where the waiters/owners become family.. the true Napolitano way. It's the perfect guide if you have 48 hours in Naples, to slowly make your way walking through the large city. Follow this guide, neighborhood by neighborhood.
I have spent lots of time in Naples, with my family, who are from the center of Napoli, so you know you're in good hands. :)
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Verona and Lake Garda
Fall in love with Verona, Italy in the city known for love. This complete guide includes 21 things to do (and is constantly updating), including 1 gelato shop, 1 lunch spot/spot for drinks/cicchetti. From the main tourist sites, that you'll need to visit if it's your first time, to more off the beaten path explorations, if you've been to Verona before, this guide has it all!
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Padova
If you're staying in Bologna or Venice, try a day trip or weekend trip to Padova! A beautiful city, in the region of Veneto. Full of incredibly breathtaking frescoes, great food, and lots of history and art to see and explore.
Padova is a beautiful city in Italy in the region of Veneto - here's how to spend a couple days! This guide includes 4 restaurants, 7 museums/gardens to visit, and a description of the typical food you will find in this region/city.
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Puglia
Bari is a spectacular city, full of life, vibrancy, and a culture unlike anything else you have seen. From older ladies making hand-made pasta in the alleys of Bari Vecchia, to fresh seafood being caught by the port, the cuisine is fantastic. If you're looking for where to eat in Bari, Puglia during your visit to Italy, check out this guide! This guide also includes some spots in Monopoli and Lecce as well.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Danielle Cohen
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Ciao! My name is Danielle and I'm a Californian from San Diego, who's been living full time in Florence, Italy since 2020. I studied in Florence in 2016 and absolutely fell in love with the food, culture, and history, and made it my mission to move back. I moved right before the pandemic, and staying here through all the lockdowns and pandemic life really helped me discover slow travel and find all of Italy's beauty, including lesser known gems, and off the beaten path travel spots.
During my three years in Florence, I have wrote for publications like The Florentine, done freelance marketing with restaurants and a travel agency, giving me high insight into the best destinations, foodie spots, and more.
I am here to help you make the most of your vacation in Italy with curated itineraries for every type of traveler and digital maps to help you enjoy THE BEST food each region has to offer. Let me do the work so you can just relax and enjoy, without any stress! I've had a very unique experience living in Italy the last 4 years, as I made my official move right before the pandemic, after visiting for years. Because of this I learned to travel locally and deeply throughout the numerous incredible destinations in Italy and for that I cater my travel services to finding the most local and mindful experiences, keeping true to discovering and appreciating Italy's culture.
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