The variety, quantity and importance of Italy's archaeological remains have attracted tourists throughout centuries; from the Neolithic settlements on the Italian peninsular through the legacy of the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans to the Holy Roman Empire, seeing these heritage sights became established as the "Grand Tour". With this colour book you can create the Grand Tour without leaving your armchair - or refer to it as a permanent record of Italy's ancient treasures. The text has been compiled by a group of young Italian scholars under the supervision of Furio Durando, an archaeologist and lecturer in the history of art.