Spend the year in Italy—marveling at its spectacular landscapes and architectural treasures, feeling the power of its deeply rooted history, enjoying its diverse and tradition-steeped culinary delights. With 1.3 million copies in print and featuring authoritative text with contributions from Patricia Schultz—author of the bestselling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die series— this calendar allows you to immerse yourself in Italy’s wonders without leaving home. The winding, cypress-lined backroads of the Tuscan countryside. The extraordinary cave dwellings of Matera, one of the longest-inhabited places on Earth. Sunny seaside Sorrento, off whose shores Odysseus famously filled his sailors’ ears with wax so they wouldn’t be lured by the sirens’ songs. Each month is a tour of a distinctive region, with dozens of full-color photographs, maps, and text packed with highlights, lore, and traveler’s tips. Printed in the USA on responsibly sourced paper.