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A curated selection of Italy coffee table books to inspire wanderlust
There’s a timeless allure to Italy that captures hearts around the world. Whether its the wine, cuisine, the sun-drenched hills and stone façades, or the delightful inhabitants, Italy keeps drawing us back. During my time living in Germany, I had the privilege of returning time and time again to explore Venice, Florence, Verona, Lake Garda, and Tuscany, and I’ll be visiting the Amalfi Coast for the first time this summer. I never tire of it. And for my fellow lovers of this enchanting place, here’s a curated collection of Italy coffee table books so you can escape to this magical place right from your living room.
Italy Coffee Table Books:
01. “Italian Places” by Massimo Listri | Discover the majestic architecture of some of Italy’s most awe-inspiring palazzi
02. “Inside Florence: A Tale of Palazzi and Botteghe” by Livia Frescobaldi | A look inside the traditional craft workshops and historic palazzi of Florence
03. “Tuscan Rooms: Interiors from the Heartland of the Renaissance” by Antonio Monfreda | An intimate look at some of Tuscany’s most enthralling interiors
04. “Rome. Portrait of a City” by Giovanni Fanelli | A journey through Rome’s history, featuring images by renowned photographers dating from the 1840s to present day
05. “Wine & Travel Italy” by Enrico Bernardo | An exploration of the history and culture of Italy through the lens of wine tourism
06. “Passalacqua: A Love Letter to Lake Como” by Assouline | An enchanting escape into one of the world’s greatest hotels, Passalacque on the shores of Lake Como, Italy
07. “The Gardens of Venice” by Toto Bergamo Rossi | A lush look into Venice’s gardens throughout the year
08. “Villa Cetinale: Memoir of a House in Tuscany” by Simon Upton | A journey through the loving restoration of one of Tuscany’s most beautifully properties
09. “Living in Tuscany” by Barbara Rev Stoeltie | An exploration of the sun-drenched hills, vineyards, and olive groves of the beloved Tuscan region
Happy reading!
All my love always,
Kristin xo
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