Italy Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3304)

The National Geographic series of maps has been our first choice for both France and Italy this year. On both trips the maps were terrific. I am the navigator, and I like to have a map in my lap and the GPS directions in my hand. GPS is great for getting to a place, but there is nothing like a map for knowing where you are. These maps have sufficient detail to keep you well oriented and to assist you in choosing destinations for excursions. We could plan driving loops by identifying small towns on the map and then inputting them sequentially into the GPS to keep us on small scenic roads. Sometimes the whole point is the beautiful drive with frequent little stops, and not the destination. I love the slightly laminated material of the maps. It makes them easy to handle, easy to fold, and very durable.

This fold-up map is printed on high quality paper with easy to read (but small because of the level of detail) print and should last a long time. My wife and I will use it when we travel to Italy.

Perfect map. Not too big and bc plastic can fold and is durable. Will basically last forever.

Would have liked to have both north and south Italy on one side as our trip will take us to both areas but the detail is excellent!

Nice size and indexed. Sturdy paper.

Map is a 1:1,000,000 scale with excellent level of detail. Paper is relatively thick and has a satin sheen.It says “waterproof” but I’m not going to risk damaging my map.Very good legend which does provide large quantity of different points of interest.Overall a very good map.

We spent two and a half weeks travelling all over Italy. This map was very helpful in planning our trip and guiding us as we drove hundreds of miles and flew to several areas from the southern tip in SIcily to the northern portion of the Alps. Smart phones are great for many types of travel, but there is nothing like a map to quickly and effectively see what I want to see and access in any area, large or small.

This is a very nice map of Italy I am planning to use it for an upcoming vacation. Between this and the GPS maybe I won't be completely lost.