- Contains 20 percent new material- Features 24 itineraries for walking within the city and excursions to the surrounding areas- Each itinerary is packed with archaeological sites, museums, examples of architecture, and in-depth descriptions of numerous other cultural attractions- Sites covered include Herculaneum and Pompeii, Amalfi and Salerno, the Greek temples of Paestum, the islands of Ischia and Capri, and the extraordinary "Versailles of Italy" -- the Reggia of Caserta- Meticulously drawn street plans, road maps, and plans of archaeological sites help travelers plan their routes- Includes fascinating tidbits that bring to life the rich history of the city and region- A chapter called "Information for Travelers" gives practical travel tips and essential information on galleries, museums, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and more