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Rick Steves' Italy

Updates since the 2012 edition

Venice, Padua, and Verona

See the updates page for our Venice guidebook.

The Lakes

Varenna

Access to the lower rooms at Eremo Gaudio requires walking up steep hills and steps — a taxi is recommended. The private funicular mentioned in the book goes from the lower hotel to the upper rooms.

Bellagio

Hotel Centrale now offers a €5 discount to travelers with a Rick Steves book (not €10).

Milan

Hotel Garda now offers an 8 percent discount to Rick Steves readers who book via their website — use the promo code "ricksteves."

Cinque Terre

On Oct 25, 2011, the region was hit hard by flash flooding, especially Monterosso and Vernazza. Many roads and train lines in the area are impassable. If you have reservations in the area, be sure to double check that your rooms are available and that transportation lines are open. For more, see our Cinque Terre News, and for updates on train service along the Ligurian coast, see the Ferrovie dello Stato's news page (Italian only).

Florence

The map on pages 500–501 was printed with an error; some restaurants were placed incorrectly. Please print out this page for the correct version. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more updates to the Florence chapter, see the updates page for our Florence & Tuscany guidebook.

Siena, Pisa and Lucca

See the updates for our Florence & Tuscany guidebook.

Sorrento and Capri

Sorrento

Local hiking guide Giovanni Visetti has new contact information: mobile 339/694-2911, www.giovis.com, giovis@giovis.com.

Davide Gelato's correct name is Gelataria David. They've moved to a location near the train station, at Via Marziale 9, where they offer gelato-making demonstrations for individuals and groups.