Gardens of the Italian Lakes

by Judith Chatfield

The great lakes of northern Italy--Como, Maggiore, and Garda--are among the loveliest of European settings. The villas built along their shores or on their islands have served as fashionable seasonal... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084781601X
• ISBN13: 9780847816019
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.3" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous views of gardens

This is a beautifully produced book on the gardens of the Italian Lakes -- more specifically, Lakes Como, Maggiore and Garda. The author provides a short description and history of individual estates and their gardens, along with ravishing photos. Several of these estates are now foundations and conference centers - would that I would be lucky enough to go to them! The map is generally useful but doesn't include all of the places mentioned. However, it does give a detailed enough sense that you can follow where the estates and garden are. This is a great escapist read.