About the book: 2014 / It may be impossible to fully understand Italy. But it is possible and necessary to accept it with all its mysteries, quirks and addictions, because knowledge gives tolerance, facilitates communication and gives joy. In her book, Anna Pavlovskaya tries to understand what is hidden behind the paradoxical and contradictory features of Italian life. This book is intended for both those who have already traveled to Italy and those who are just going there. Having saved us from the standard list of Italian attractions, which all guidebooks boringly quote, the author reveals to the reader the real Italy in its true originality.