Meraviglie. Alla scoperta della penisola dei tesori (Wonders: Discovering the Peninsula of Treasures) by Alberto Angela

Italy is full of gems that the whole world envies us for. Many are found in the great art cities like Florence or Naples, others rest in breathtaking natural settings, from the Langhe to Sardinia, places that have been destinations for international tourism for years now. Then there are the more hidden pearls, less explored wonders like the Pozzo di San Patrizio in Orvieto or the Labirinto di Fontanellato, places waiting to be discovered like the Venetian Lagoon or Lago del Fusaro.

Places, works and beauties of Italy that always tell a story too, or many. That speak to us of a glorious past, of loves and battles, of extraordinary men and women and of feats that time has not dimmed.

In this book Alberto Angela is our exceptional guide on a journey that takes us from North to South, touching every region and island, to introduce us to the splendours that fate and history have given us.

Like all his books, simply perfect!
A spectacular journey through Italy’s greatest works that will make anyone fall in love, and that will allow everyone, experts or not, to get an overall idea of all the beauty that surrounds our beloved peninsula. It’s a book we should all have on our shelves, an excellent encyclopedia, easy to consult. Perhaps one of Alberto Angela’s best works, as it traces the history of all of Italy through its most important monuments, but told in a simple way so that everyone can understand it. He includes many photos and personal stories that make the places even more welcoming, real and easy to imagine.

The surprise that struck me most are the QR codes that let you go online and watch the episodes of the Rai series again to explore each topic in more depth.

A great purchase and the perfect gift!