Florence Marco Polo Guide (Marco Polo Guides) - Softcover

Marco Polo Travel Publishing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3829706618 ISBN 13: 9783829706612

Publisher: Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Ltd., 2016

Synopsis

It isn't without reason that Florence has been consistently ranked among the world's best cities to visit. Young and old, singles and families, culture buffs and gourmets, fashionistas, shoppers and globetrotters can all have a good time in this sophisticated and atmospheric city. With Marco Polo Florence you'll discover one of the world's great art Meccas.

This practical, pocket-sized guide takes you back to the era of the Medici, when the city was home to the world's most renowned artists. You can admire their sculptures and paintings in the city's unique museums and churches, before relaxing in the idyllic gardens of one of its mighty palazzi.

The Insider Tips propose a visit to the Market where you can join the Florentines for a stand-up lunch at Nerbone, or to the old Teatro del Sale for a real culinary treat. Panels in each chapter propose things to do if you're on a tight budget and where to pick up some real bargains.

The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of Florence, recommend places to go for free, and contain tips for rainy days and where you can relax and chill out.

The City Walks guide you through the city along well-known thoroughfares as well as unfamiliar alleys: a bus takes you to some great viewpoints, and when you getto Fiesole the city lies at your feet. Finally the Dos & Don'ts advise to keep calm when looking for a house number and deciding which chic shoes to buy.

Marco Polo Florence provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas inside, apractical plan of bus routes in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Marco Polo Guides are packed with unique insider tips. Straightforward information is presented in an engaging format which will appeal to the young and the young at heart. Includes a street atlas and a separate pull-out map.

About the Author

Marco Polo Travel Publishing offers a wide range of high quality cartographic products and travel guides. Marco Polo Pocket Guides are known for their handy, compact format and Insider Tips. Our Travel Handbooks are the first to include infographics and our Spiral Guides feature unique lay-flat spiral binding. Marco Polo Maps are famous for the high quality of cartography in their Country, City and Holiday Maps.

Edition details

• Publisher: Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Ltd.
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 3829706618
• ISBN 13: 9783829706612
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 140