Blessed with stunning natural beauty, the Italian Lakes will captivate and astound you. Bougainvillea covers the gorgeous side streets while teetering, pastel-painted houses line the lanes of Lakes Garda, Iseo, Como and Maggiore, and charming waterfront villages are squeezed onto sandy shores beneath rugged cliffs. Between the lakes lie some of Italy's finest cities, from sophisticated Milan to laidback Verona; this fully updated Rough Guide will help you to discover the very best of the region. Book jacket.