Reviews: Italy

While we recommend and support good book shops as the obvious place to buy a Blue Guide, we also provide functionality from these pages to order copies for immediate delivery from Amazon.  One of the advantages of this for us is that we can see the excellent rankings and feedback from readers that our titles receive, in itself rewarding for our authors, editors and production team, who put an enormous amount of work into publishing “the best-researched, best presented guide books in the English language”. Here are some recent comments.

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

Roman Holiday: The Gold Standard

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Reviewed by amachinist
Format: Kindle ebook

The ROME BLUE GUIDE became like a talisman for this reviewer. It provided detailed information about each sight including directions, history, photos and drawings. There were recommendations on where to eat and sleep as well as directions on how to get places. Detailed maps were included in the back. Options for public transport were also included. When in doubt about the order of popes or emperors, chronological lists were provided. A detailed index was so helpful. For the most fulfilling visit EVER to the Eternal City, don’t leave home without the Rome Blue Guide!

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

Tremendous guide

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Reviewed by mark browne
Format: Kindle ebook

Superb highly detailed guide to the history, art, culture and important sights in Rome.

Blue Guide Florence

Blue Guide Florence

Fully on Florence and More

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Reviewed by amachinist
Format: Paperback

As always, the Blue Guide on Florence holds up to the series’ high standards. The guide begins with a historical sketch including an in depth history of the Renaissance. Unsure of who is whom in the Medici family? This Florence Blue Guide provides a complete family tree! There are maps, diagrams, photos, a glossary and detailed index as well as suggestions for lodging and dining. Much welcome information is provided on each famous sight including special tips on ticket purchases. For example, there is both a telephone number and OFFICIAL on-line booking service for the Uffizi Gallery. The guide warns that other booking services should be avoided due to their extra fees. That sure is a helpful tip!

Blue Guide Sicily

Blue Guide Sicily

Excellent travel resource

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Reviewed by Jerome Cavanaugh
Format: Kindle ebook

Great detail about all locations in Sicily, even the small towns and villages between primary tourist sites.

Blue Guide Sicily

Blue Guide Sicily

For the traveller who wants to know EVERYTHING about Sicily

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Reviewed by Lyvia Kalisky
Format: Kindle ebook

The Blue Guide tradition of giving full information is capably upheld in the volume about Sicly. This is perfect when you need to know all about an archeological site. I bought this book for a short trip to the island and I found it perfect for learning all the details I crave. I recommend the e- book edition on a Kindle or tablet to avoid lugging around a weighty tome.