"When you hear the name of the country, various images come to mind: gourmet delights like pasta and pizza, dazzling fashion, history steeped in Rome and the Renaissance, and the beauty of the Mediterranean and the Alps. That beloved country is Italy. Due to its history starting as small city-states and its geographical diversity, mysterious ruins, ancient and medieval architecture, and art are scattered throughout. Italy remains a source of new culture in design, fashion, literature, film, and sports. From Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily to Sardinia, and even to over 200 small villages known as 'the most beautiful villages in Italy,' this book traverses the beloved Italy, forever beautiful and cherished through the ages."