I am looking for a detailed road/railway map of Italy. Rick's map lacks a lot of detail (e.g. small villages). Recommendations? Thank you.
Kit
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
We used the Michelin Tourist and Motoring Atlas. (01465-12.1-XB).We also used Freytag & Berndt "Italy South". Both of these served us well.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
You can't beat Michelin maps. #735 includes the entire country and the scale is 1:1,000,000.
Regional maps #s 561-564 have a scale of 1:400,000.
The spiralbound Michelin Italy Tourist and Motoring Atlas has a scale of 1:300,000.
You can buy any of them here.
Posted by
OP
Bend, Oregon, USA
111 posts
Thanks, Tim.
Kit
Posted by
Norfolk, USA
255 posts
If you decide that you need detailed maps of the big cities such as Rome, Venice, Florence I recommend a series called "Streetwise". Fold up nicely and are laminated.
Posted by
OP
Bend, Oregon, USA
111 posts
Actually, in the past I have used the city street maps provided by TIs in each city/town. They have worked quite well.
However, when we travel our itinerary can change from day to day. So a nice detailed map of a country is helpful in deciding which train we need to catch.
Kit
Posted by
dallas, tx, usa
1358 posts
Before you buy a map, visit Borders or another large book store nearby and scan the map counter.
You will find what you are looking for. That way you dont have to buy one without making sure it meets your needs.