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Top Travel Guides and Guidebooks for Italy's Lakes Region

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The Italian Lakes District, between Milan and the Alps, is a favorite tourist destination of travelers to Italy. The most popular lake is Lake Como but Lakes Maggiore and Garda, as well as the smaller lakes of Orta and Iseo, are well worth a visit. Here are our recommendations for travel guides to the Lakes Region of Italy.

Dk Eyewitness Travel Guides Milan & the Lakes

Eyewitness travel guides have lots of pictures and diagrams. They're good for planning but a little heavy for carrying around. This one covers all areas of Milan and the northern Italy Lakes region.

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Lonely Planet Italian Lakes 2010

Lonely Planet has local tips, maps, itineraries, and lots of recommendations for places to go around the lakes and in nearby cities and towns.

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Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides - Milan and the Lakes

Eyewitness travel guides are known for their great photos. The top 10 guide covers the top recommended things to do in the lakes region and nearby Milan.

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Insight Guide Italian Lakes

Insight's guide has color photos, a touring map, suggested drives, and recommendations for where to go. It also covers nearby cities.

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The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes

The Rough Guide has highlights of the lakes, what to see, outdoor activities, practical tips, and reviews of hotels and restaurants.

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Lombardy and the Italian Lakes

Lombardy and the Italian Lakes, from Cadogan guides, is a comprehensive guidebook covering the Lakes District, Milan, and the region of Lombardy. It's a good travel guide if you're going to spend more than a few days in the region.

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