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Italy Gifts Guide

What to Buy for the Italophile on Your Gift List

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Use this guide to Italian gifts to find things to buy for the Italophile on your gift list or someone who is planning a trip to Italy. You might want to buy something for yourself, too.

Italy Gift Books

In this list you'll find recommended gift books about Italy, Italian language, Italian food, and photos of Italy. You're sure to find something on this list for anyone who loves Italy or Italian food, is studying the language, or is planning a trip.

Books about Life in Tuscany

Tuscany is one of Italy's favorite regions for travelers and many books have been written about this picturesque part of Italy.  Reading about Tuscany with its wealth of traditions and history is a great pleasure. These recommended books were written by people living in Tuscany and I've read them all myself.

Venice Novels

Venice is one of Italy's most romantic places and makes a fascinating setting for historical fiction and mysteries. These recommended books take place in Venice and include historical fiction set in 16th, 17th and 18th century Venice and mysteries and a novel set in modern Venice. These are great gifts for anyone who loves Venice.

Movies that are Set in Italy

Watching a movie that's set in Italy is a great way to enjoy Italy when you're not there. Here are my picks for the top films to get you in the mood for an Italian vacation.

Movies Set in Rome

Rome has been the setting for many movies, both classics and more recent films. Here are five movies that take in Rome's top sights and would make good gifts for anyone who enjoys the eternal city.

Movies Set in Venice

Venice makes an alluring backdrop for films. These films set in Venice include romantic movies and thrillers with great chase scenes through the canals of Venice.

Italian Music CDs

Our list of Italian Music CDs includes popular singers, classic Italian music of the postwar era, and music of great Italian tenors including Pavarotti. Italian music is a great way to practice Italian language skills or enjoy a slice of Italian culture at home.

Andrea Bocelli Music

Popular tenor Andrea Bocelli is one of Italy's most beloved performers. Here are top CDs and DVDs of his music and a book of his memoirs.

Italy Guidebooks

These Italy guidebooks would make good gifts for the person planning a trip to Italy.

Italy Apps

Apps about places in Italy make great and inexpensive gifts for anyone who has an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. They are good travel companions and the beautiful photos make them excellent for travel planning and armchair travel.

Select Italy Gift Store

Select Italy has a large selection of Italian-themed gifts on their online store ranging from the unique saint refrigerator magnets to city guides and maps, travel bags, Italian food, and gift packages. For someone planning a trip to Italy, consider buying a Select Italy Gift certificate.

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