If you're going to Italy, a good map is quite valuable. I've used Michelin maps for years, and I haven't gotten too lost yet. Here are some of the most popular Michelin maps of Italy--some of the whole country, some more detailed maps of sections or regions of Italy. We end with an atlas of Italy maps which unfortunately isn't as detailed as the regional maps.
1. Michelin Italy Map
Michelin country maps are great for finding small towns with tourist attractions and facilities. Get a Michelin regional map (below) if you're going to concentrate on finding real out-of-the-way places in northern, southern or central Italy.
2. Michelin Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna
A road map of northeast Italy, covering the main and secondary road networks across the region. The 1/400,000 (1cm=4km) scale is good enough to get you to little villages and rural archaeolgical sites. Legend/Key in four languages (Italian, French, English, German)3. Michelin Map Italy North West
The annually updated road map of North West Italy includes Aosta, Piemonte, Liguria and Lombardia regions. Scale: 1/400,000 - 1cm=4km4. Michelin Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria (English)
Here's the map you need for visiting southern Italy.5. Michelin Roma/ Rome Mini Atlas (English)
Going to Rome? This is a highly rated, spiral-bound pocket atlas of Rome and vicinity.6. Michelin Toscana, Umbria, San Marino, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo
Here's a handy map for the regions of Italy most tourists head toward in Central Italy. Same 1/400,000 (1cm=4km) scale as the regional maps above.