This book covers the 10 Florentine neighbourhoods that visitors will want to see and includes chapter on Siena and excursions to nearby hills towns, including Lucca and San Gimignano, plus the famous city of Pisa. A series of short essays covers Florence’s fascinating history, its outstanding architectural and artistic heritage, as well as food and drink, and shopping. Full colour mapping and photography throughout.
Insight City Guides provide fascinating historical and cultural background, as well as reliable recommendations for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, and more practical information to help plan your trip!
A highly visual guide to the beautiful city of Florence, a place with one foot in the 21st century and the other In the Renaissance. This book covers the 10 Florentine neighborhoods that visitors will want to see, including the magical gothic city of Siena, historically Florence’s rival, and excursions to nearby towns, including Lucca and San Gimignano, plus the famous city of Pisa. A series of short essays cover Florence’s fascinating history, its outstanding architectural and artistic heritage, as well as food, drink, and shopping. Full-color mapping and photography throughout the entire guide with ensure your trip through history is remarkable!