ITALY'S AMAZING GARDENS

As indicated in the title, this book of photography is a guide to Italy's remarkable landscaped gardens. Twelve popular, prime tourist attractions are considered including Villa Carlotta facing Lake Como, Isola Bella off the shores of Lake Maggiore, Sigurtà Park 8 km from Lake Garda, Pralormo Castle in Piemonte, Boboli Gardens of Florence, and Villa San Michele on the island of Capri. A short description, history of each garden, official website, info on opening periods and admission fee are followed by an ample series of quality photos, over 270 of them, taking the reader on a virtual visit.