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Italy Eyewitness Travel Guides Adele Evans Digital
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EYEWITNESS TRAVEL

ITALY
EYEWITNESS TRAVEL

ITALY
 CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS
GUIDE 6

PROJECT EDITOR Fiona Wild

ART EDITORS Vanessa Courtier, Annette Jacobs
EDITORS Francesca Machiavelli, Sophie Martin,
Helen Townsend, Nicky Tyrrell
DESIGNERS Jo Doran, Anthea Forlee,
Paul Jackson, Marisa Renzullo
MAIN CONTRIBUTORS
Ros Belford, Susie Boulton, Christopher Catling,
Sam Cole, Paul Duncan, Olivia Ercoli, Andrew Gumbel,
Tim Jepson, Ferdie McDonald, Jane Shaw
MAPS
Lovell Johns Ltd, Dorling Kindersley Cartography
PHOTOGRAPHER David by Bernini, Rome
John Heseltine
ILLUSTRATORS
Stephen Conlin, Donati Giudici Associati srl, Stephen Gyapay,
INTRODUCING
Roger Hutchins, Maltings Partnership, Simon Roulstone, ITALY
Paul Weston, John Woodcock
Reproduced by Colourscan (Singapore)
Printed and bound by South China Printing Co. Ltd., China
DISCOVERING ITALY 10
First American Edition, 1996
11 12 13 14 10 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 PUTTING ITALY
Published in the United States by DK Publishing, ON THE MAP 14
375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014
Reprinted with revisions 1997 (twice), 1999, 2000,
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
A PORTRAIT
Copyright 1996, 2011 © Dorling Kindersley Limited, London OF ITALY 20
A Penguin Company
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE RIGHTS UNDER COPYRIGHT THE HISTORY
RESERVED ABOVE, NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN
OR INTRODUCED INTO A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, OR TRANSMITTED, IN ANY FORM, OR BY
OF ITALY 42
ANY MEANS (ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING, OR
OTHERWISE), WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF BOTH THE COPYRIGHT ITALY THROUGH
OWNER AND THE ABOVE PUBLISHER OF THIS BOOK.
Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited.
THE YEAR 66
A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress.
ISSN 1542–1554 NORTHEAST ITALY
ISBN 978-0-75666-938-6
Floors are referred to throughout in accordance with American usage; ie
the “first floor” is the floor at ground level.
INTRODUCING
Front cover main image: Abbey of Montecorona, Umbertide, Umbria NORTHEAST ITALY 74

VENICE 84

VENICE STREET
FINDER 126

The information in this

THE VENETO
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is checked annually. AND FRIULI 138
Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date
as possible at the time of going to press. Some details, however,
such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging TRENTINO-
arrangements and travel information are liable to change. The ALTO ADIGE 166
publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising
from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party
websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this NORTHWEST ITALY
book will be a suitable source of travel information.
We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly.
Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, INTRODUCING
Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, Great Britain. NORTHWEST ITALY 176
Fertile wine-growing region around Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany
 LOMBARDY 186

VALLE D’AOSTA
AND PIEDMONT 210

LIGURIA 230

CENTRAL ITALY
INTRODUCING
CENTRAL ITALY 244 Gondolas weaving through the maze of canals in Venice

EMILIA-ROMAGNA 254 AVENTINE AND SICILY 522

LATERAN 430
FLORENCE 270 SARDINIA 544
FARTHER AFIELD 438
FLORENCE STREET TRAVELERS’
FINDER 307 SHOPPING IN ROME 443 NEEDS
TUSCANY 314 ENTERTAINMENT IN WHERE TO STAY 554
ROME 445
WHERE TO EAT 604
ROME STREET
FINDER 447 SHOPPING IN ITALY 654
LAZIO 460 ENTERTAINMENT IN
ITALY 656
SOUTHERN ITALY
SURVIVAL GUIDE
INTRODUCING
SOUTHERN ITALY 472 PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 662
A traditional small shop in NAPLES AND
Volterra, Tuscany
CAMPANIA 482 TRAVEL
INFORMATION 672
UMBRIA 348 ABRUZZO, MOLISE,
AND PUGLIA 500 GENERAL INDEX 684
LE MARCHE 364
BASILICATA AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ROME AND LAZIO CALABRIA 514 715
INTRODUCING ROME PHRASE BOOK 719
AND LAZIO 374

THE ANCIENT
CENTER 382

AROUND
PIAZZA NAVONA 396

NORTHEAST ROME 406

THE VATICAN AND

TRASTEVERE 414
Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, started in 1228
6 H O W T O U S E T H I S G U I D E

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

T his guide helps you get the most
from your visit to Italy, providing
expert recommendations as well
as detailed practical information.
Introducing Italy maps the whole
describe important sights with the help
of maps and images. Each section is
introduced with features on regional
architecture and food specialities.
Travellers’ Needs gives details of hotels
country and sets it in its historical and and restaurants and the Survival Guide
cultural context. The 15 regional chap- contains practical information on every-
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DISCOVERING ITALY 1013

PUTTING ITALY ON THE MAP 1419
A PORTRAIT OF ITALY 2041
THE HISTORY OF ITALY 4265
ITALY THROUGH THE YEAR 6673
10 I N T R O D U C I N G I T A L Y

DISCOVERING ITALY

I taly offers a remarkable

kaleidoscope of regions and
experiences for all visitors.
Extending over 620 miles
(1,000 km) from top to toe, it
Mediterranean shores and islands of
the south. Its incomparable artistic
and cultural heritage centers on the
Renaissance, but there are also
myriad natural wonders. The
stretches from far northern following four pages are
reaches that take in the Alps designed to help visitors
and the industrialized Po plain, Emperor pinpoint the highlights of each
all the way down to sun-soaked Augustus, Turin fascinating region.

islands such as Murano and

VENICE Burano (see p121). A roman-
tic gondola trip is a great way
• Magical Piazza San Marco to discover the mystical back-
• Rialto fresh produce market streets and quieter canals.
• Romantic gondola cruises

Enchanting Venice, city-on- VENETO & FRIULI

water par excellence, simply
demands to be visited. But • Romeo and Juliet’s Verona
remember that it does get • Padua’s splendid Cappella
damp and foggy and can be degli Scrovegni
outrageously expensive. • The ruins of Aquileia
More-over there is hardly a Vine-clad hills typical of the
low season, meaning that The northeast of Italy has Veneto countryside
the main sights such as undergone large-scale
Piazza San Marco (see industrial development Farther east is low-key Friuli
pp108–9) and the Rialto since World War II, but its and the melancholy remains
bridge and markets (see splendid heritage of his- of former Roman city Aquileia
p97), as well as the many tory and art merits ex- (see p164), razed to the
art galleries and muse- ploring. A drive through ground in glee by notorious
ums, can get crowded. In the vine-clad hills is re- Attila the Hun in AD 452.
contrast, leisurely days warded by stately villas, Delightful Cividale di Friuli
can be spent wandering charming towns, and (see p163) is set at the foothills
through the labyrinthine Nymphaeum family-run wineries that of the beautiful Julian Alps.
alley-ways and happen- statue, produce high-grade
ing upon out-of-the-way Veneto vintages. The bustling
churches adorned with Veneto cities of Verona TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE
exquisite works of art. (see pp142–7), the setting for
Starting with the fascinating the tragic story of Romeo • Skiing in the Dolomite
Grand Canal (see pp88–91), and Juliet, and Padua with its mountain range
vaporetti convey passengers impressive Cappella degli • Enchanting medieval castles
around town and across the Scrovegni (see pp156–7), • The “Ice Man” in Bolzano
lagoon to distinctive outlying make for memorable visits.
An impeccable combination
of traditional alpine pastoral
culture and Germanic heri-
tage is the trademark of
these erstwhile Austrian do-
mains. Ancient timber farm-
houses and medieval castles
and monasteries grace the
slopes of the imposing Dolo-
mites (see pp82–3), in dra-
matic contrast to the modern
resorts that serve the winter
crowds who flock here to ski
and snowboard. In summer
time nature enthusiasts and
climbers take to paths
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Santa Maria della Salute on the banks of the Grand Canal, Venice and across meadows of wild-

View over Florence of the richly decorated 15th-century Duomo and Campanile
 D I S C O V E R I N G I T A L Y 11

and is famous for its flower

and fresh food markets,
San Remo (see p235) in
particular. The Ligurian
Sea also attracts yachting
enthusiasts, whose craft call
in to the many picturesque
village marinas.
The region’s capital, Genoa
(see pp236–9), also has much
to offer the visitor, from
pasta with pesto sauce to the
house of Christopher Colum-
bus, and from a regenerated
Corniglia, one of the Cinque Terre in Liguria waterfront to one of Europe’s
largest aquariums.
flowers, en route to high-
altitude mountain huts. VALLE D’AOSTA &
For rainy days, the pretty PIEDMONT
town of Bolzano (see p172)
hosts the 5,000-year-old • Turin and the Shroud
mummy of Ötzi the “Ice Man” • Olympic skiing
in a state-of-the-art museum. • Parco Nazionale del Gran
Paradiso

LOMBARDY The Piedmont capital Turin

(see pp220–25) is synony-
• Fashion capital Milan mous with the Fiat automobile
• The glorious lakes by ferry plant and the remarkable
• Bergamo and Mantova Holy Shroud; it also hosted
the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Milan, home to Versace, Gucci, It is renowned for its fine
and Armani, boasts elegant food and the Langhe hills
architecture such as the produce some of Italy’s best Mosaic from Sant’Apollinare
Gothic Duomo (see p193) red wines, such as Barbera Nuovo basilica, Ravenna
and a wealth of art treasures, and Nebbiolo. Cheeses are
headed by Leonardo da Vinci’s also noteworthy, as well as
Last Supper (see p192). It is rice in waterlogged fields EMILIA-ROMAGNA
also home to La Scala (see near Vercelli (see p228).
p193), the country’s leading A little farther afield, the • Beach life at Rimini
opera house. Nearby are Italy’s imposing western Alps rise • Historic Bologna
famous lakes – Como and to giddy heights, peaking • Ravenna and its mosaics
Maggiore (see pp190–91) – with glacier-bound Mont
adorned with villas and Blanc (see p214), astride the Centrally located with an
served by leisurely ferries. French-Italian border. extension to the Adriatic
Bergamo (see p201) merits a The wild alpine valleys of coast, Emilia-Romagna takes
visit, as do Pavia (see p203) and Parco Nazionale del Gran Par- in a large slice of the Apennine
Mantova (Mantua) (see p207), adiso (see pp216–7) are mountains, providing oppor-
each with exquisite Renaissance home to vast numbers of tunities for a wide range of
monasteries and palaces. wildlife, predominantly ibex outdoor activities. A visit
and chamois. should include Bologna (see
p262–5), the impressive beach
resort of Rimini (see p266),
LIGURIA with its extensive seafront,
and the marvelous Byzantine
• Cinque Terre mosaics in the churches of
• Italian Riviera resorts Ravenna (see pp266–9).
• The thriving city of Genoa Food plays an important
part in life here and it is
Tourists flock to the delight- probably the region’s gas-
ful hamlets of the dramatic tronomy that attract most
Cinque Terre coast (see people. Tortellini pasta, cured
p241), to roam along the Parma ham, Parmesan cheese
dizzy pathways that cut across and fragrant balsamic vinegar
Window shopping in Via terraced hillsides. The Italian from Modena (see p260) are
Montenapoleone, Milan Riviera enjoys a balmy climate known the world over.
12 I N T R O D U C I N G I T A L Y

FLORENCE & TUSCANY

• Renaissance art in Florence

• Pisa and the Leaning Tower
• Chianti vineyards

Justifiably popular, if over-

crowded, Florence is home
to Renaissance art, perfect
Italian gardens, magnificent
squares, and splendid sights
such as the Duomo (see
pp280–81) and the Uffizi
(see p286–9).
Nearby are Pisa, famous
for its Leaning Tower (see The quintessential Tuscan countryside
p326), Lucca (see pp320–23),
and Siena (see pp338–43), (see p358) with its glorious (see p390–92) and Colosseum
just a few of the attractive Duomo, and peaceful (see p393) are a must.
towns dotted around the area. Spoleto (see p360). The Monti The independent Vatican
The Tuscan countryside Sibillini (see p362) put on City state is a highlight of
with its rolling hills, pencil- unrivaled displays of wild- any visit, with its wealth of
thin cypress trees, and bright flowers in summer, while the art treasures, the Sistine Cha-
poppy fields in spring is a densely wooded hills pel (see pp424–6), and the
dream for artists and visitors encourage wildlife, including magnificent St. Peter’s
alike. A host of vineyards in boars and songbirds. (see pp418–9).
the renowned Chianti region Out-of-town sights include
(see pp250–51) invite the atmospheric ancient
passers-by for a tasting. LE MARCHE Etruscan sites of Cerveteri
(see p466) and Tarquinia (see
• The republic of San Marino p466), as well as renowned
UMBRIA • The Adriatic’s beach resorts villas at Tivoli (see p468) and
• Renaissance Urbino Viterbo (see pp464–5).
• Assisi and St. Francis
• Art town of Perugia This low-key region on the
• Spectacular scenery of the Adriatic coast has a wealth of
Monti Sibillini surprises in store and is also
home to Europe’s oldest re-
Quieter than Tuscany, this public – San Marino (see
inspirational region has a lot p368). Its resorts and beaches
to offer in terms of both are busy in midsummer as the
nature and Romanesque art. lively nightlife attracts young
Assisi (see p354–5) is high crowds. The port towns of
on the sightseeing list for its Ancona (see p372) and Pesaro
beautiful position and 13th- (see p368) have animated fish
century basilica, associated markets, vital for the region’s
with the peregrinations of St. seafood cuisine. Set in the
Francis. Other memorable hilly interior, Urbino (see The historic cathedral of Amalfi
towns include medieval pp370–71) is simply glorious in Campania
Perugia (see p352–3), Orvieto – its Palazzo Ducale a triumph
of 15th-century architecture.
NAPLES & CAMPANIA

ROME & LAZIO • The ruins of Pompeii

• The trendy island of Capri
• The ancient Roman • Gorgeous Amalfi Coast
Colosseum and Forum
• Vatican City and St. Peter’s A region of contrasts, Cam-
• Etruscan sites pania has several of Italy’s
top sights. Naples (see pp486–
The nation’s capital city has 93) spells excellent pizzas,
an overwhelming array of wonderful museums, and
memorable sights ranging enchanting churches, although
Tiered exterior of Rome’s ancient from Roman to Renaissance to it can be maddeningly chaotic.
Colosseum Baroque. The ancient Forum Pompeii (see pp494–5), the
 D I S C O V E R I N G I T A L Y 13

Roman town that was laid

waste by the mighty volcano SICILY
Vesuvius in AD 79, is fascinat-
ing, although many relics • Active volcanoes
found here are housed at the • Charming Cefalù and
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Taormina
(see pp490–91) in Naples. • Monumental Greek ruins
A ferry trip to the legendary
island of Capri (see pp498– Mediterranean in essence,
9), beloved of the Romans, Sicily has a remarkable range
is recommended, and should of landscapes. Towering
take in the limestone rock Mount Etna (see p539) domi-
formations and marine caves. nates, the mountainous inte-
Last but definitely not least rior offers excellent walking
is the divine and immensely amid brilliant wildflowers,
popular Amalfi Coast (see while a string of stunning
p497) with terraced hillsides beaches attract sunlovers.
planted with fragrant lemon Temple of Concord in the Valley of Visitors will be enchanted
trees, high above sparkling Temples, Sicily by the Byzantine marvels at
bays and beaches. Monreale cathedral (see
pp530–31), pretty Cefalù
BASILICATA & CALABRIA (see p535), as well as Classical
Greek ruins at Taormina (see
• The “stone town” of Matera p538), Selinunte (see p534),
• The Riace bronze statues and Agrigento (see p535).
• Unspoiled fishing villages

Italy’s far south receives few SARDINIA

visitors. The handful of at-
tractions commence with • Jet set beach resorts
Matera (see pp518–19), the • Prehistoric nuraghe
UNESCO World Heritage site • Charming Alghero
that rose to fame as the
location for the controversial Sardinia is an island of con-
Unusual Trulli houses in film Passion of Christ (2004). trasts. Gorgeous turquoise
Alberobello, Puglia Here, over the ages, primitive water laps the exclusive Cos-
stone dwellings were shaped ta Smeralda (see p548), and
into the rocky hillsides, mak- sleek yachts call in at its sce-
ABRUZZO, MOLISE, & ing an astonishing sight. nic bays. Cala Gonone (see
PUGLIA A pair of awesome 5th- p550) is a little quieter, and
century BC statues known as charming Alghero (see p548)
• Gargano beaches the Riace Bronzes are worth on the western coast has a
• Trulli houses in Alberobello a trip to Reggio di Calabria distinctly Spanish flavor.
• Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo (see p521), on the Straits of The wild and rocky interior
Messina. Down on the coast, is frequented by reticent
Something for everyone can the pretty fishing village of shepherds, and enigmatic
be had in these southern re- Tropea (see p520) promises nuraghe (see p549) can be
gions. There are beaches ga- fine views and good beaches. found all over the island.
lore on the Gargano penin-
sula (see p508), curious trulli
houses at Alberobello (see
p511), ancient sights at Trani
(see p509), L’Aquila (see
p504), and Lecce (see pp512–
13) – famed for its decora-
tive Baroque architecture.
In contrast, wolves and
bears inhabit the wild reach-
es of the rugged Gran Sasso
in the Parco Nazionale
d’Abruzzo (see pp506–7),
where high altitude trekking
is popular. Age-old pastoral
life and traditional dress per-
sist in the mountain village
of Scanno (see p505). The beautiful turquoise waters of the Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
 14 I N T R O D U C I N G I T A L Y

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Practice 1: Practical applications and examples

Learning Objective 1: Practical applications and examples
• Fundamental concepts and principles
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
Learning Objective 2: Problem-solving strategies and techniques
• Assessment criteria and rubrics
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• Best practices and recommendations
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Learning Objective 5: Current trends and future directions
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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Practice Problem 5: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Interdisciplinary approaches
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Important: Critical analysis and evaluation
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- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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Definition: Literature review and discussion
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- Note: Important consideration
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Practice Problem 13: Problem-solving strategies and techniques
• Interdisciplinary approaches
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
Example 14: Research findings and conclusions
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Key Concept: Learning outcomes and objectives
• Literature review and discussion
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Practice Problem 16: Learning outcomes and objectives
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[Figure 17: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
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• Literature review and discussion
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- Example: Practical application scenario
Important: Current trends and future directions
• Current trends and future directions
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
[Figure 19: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Important: Study tips and learning strategies
• Critical analysis and evaluation
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
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Part 3: Statistical analysis and interpretation
Important: Key terms and definitions
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Example 23: Best practices and recommendations
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- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
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Example 25: Current trends and future directions
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Key Concept: Ethical considerations and implications
• Current trends and future directions
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Practice Problem 29: Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Learning outcomes and objectives
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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• Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
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Important: Literature review and discussion
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• Key terms and definitions
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Review 7: Problem-solving strategies and techniques
Example 60: Study tips and learning strategies
• Assessment criteria and rubrics
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- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Research findings and conclusions
• Historical development and evolution
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- Note: Important consideration
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Practice Problem 62: Key terms and definitions
• Ethical considerations and implications
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- Note: Important consideration
Example 63: Current trends and future directions
• Fundamental concepts and principles
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Formula: [Mathematical expression or equation]
Important: Assessment criteria and rubrics
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Practice Problem 65: Practical applications and examples
• Historical development and evolution
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Important: Key terms and definitions
• Study tips and learning strategies
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Practice Problem 67: Current trends and future directions
• Research findings and conclusions
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- Example: Practical application scenario
Key Concept: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Fundamental concepts and principles
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- Note: Important consideration
Practice Problem 69: Case studies and real-world applications
• Ethical considerations and implications
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
References 8: Key terms and definitions
Definition: Case studies and real-world applications
• Study tips and learning strategies
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
Example 71: Best practices and recommendations
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- Note: Important consideration
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Remember: Study tips and learning strategies
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Note: Interdisciplinary approaches
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Definition: Practical applications and examples
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
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[Figure 79: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Example 79: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Case studies and real-world applications
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- Example: Practical application scenario
- Note: Important consideration
References 9: Case studies and real-world applications
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• Fundamental concepts and principles
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[Figure 81: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
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- Note: Important consideration
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[Figure 82: Diagram/Chart/Graph]
Key Concept: Comparative analysis and synthesis
• Critical analysis and evaluation
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Note: Case studies and real-world applications
• Experimental procedures and results
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Note: Case studies and real-world applications
• Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Sub-point: Additional details and explanations
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- Note: Important consideration
Definition: Current trends and future directions
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