Southern Italy is the country at its most intense and most beautiful a seductive blend of classical ruins, dramatic coastlines and culinary highs, shimmering in the golden Mediterranean sun. Cristian Bonetto, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 3 passionate authors3 active volcanoes12 World Heritage Sites2922km of coastlineInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsComprehensive planning toolsFeature coverage of top sightsEasy-to-read layoutIn-depth background