Italy from the Alps to Naples

The guidebook “Italy from the Alps to Naples” is one of the most authoritative volumes in Karl Baedeker’s renowned series of travel guides for travellers in Europe. Published in Leipzig in 1909 in English, the edition contains 25 maps and 52 plans and diagrams. Covering the route from the Alps to Naples, the guide provides detailed descriptions of Italian cities, historical monuments, museums, architectural landmarks, and natural landscapes. Supplemented with maps, plans, and practical travel information, the publication reflects the character of travel in the early twentieth century and constitutes a valuable source for studying the history of tourism, geography, and Italy’s cultural heritage.