Download or read book The Rough Guide to Florence and Siena written by Jonathan Buckley and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Florence and Sienais the definitive guide to these two beautiful Italian cities. A 16-page full-colour section will inspire you on where to go and what to see, from the Renaissance masterpieces in the Uffizi to Siena's thrilling Palio race. In addition there are two full-colour 4-page inserts on 'Tuscan Food' and 'Palio in Siena'. The guide includes extensive listings of the best places to stay, eat, drink and shop, for all budgets. There is an in-depth directory of artists at the back of the guide, plus plenty of useful maps and plans for both cities.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Florence the best of Tuscany written by Jonathan Buckley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany is the essential companion to discovering the romantic Italian city and its breath-taking surrounds. The full-colour introduction highlights the renaissance architecture that dominates the streets of Florence, as well as the dramatic and varied scenery of the best pockets of Tuscany. There are full accounts of all the major tourist sites, including Michelangelo’s statue of David the charming Ponte Vecchio and Tuscany’s world-renowned wine regions, as well as thorough explorations of those hidden gems, from small hillside villages and Florence’s dynamic drinking scene. There are special features on Florence as the capital of Italy and Tuscan Food & Drink, not to mention countless recommendations for Michelen-starred restaurants, humble pizzerias, bars and cafés and hotels for every region and budget. The guide has all the practical information you need to get there, travel around with ease and ensure you don’t miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria written by Tim Jepson and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the ultimate handbook to one of Italy's most spectacular and culturally rich regions. Features include: bull; Full-colour section introducing the region's highlights. bull; Detailed accounts of every sight, from the monuments of Florence, Siena and Assisi to ancient Etruscan ruins. bull; In-the-know reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, at all prices. bull; Practical tips on a host of activities, from attending the Spoleto Festival to walking in the Monti Sibillini. bull; Revealing background on a huge range of topics, including St Francis, the Pazzi Conspiracy and Umbrian truffles. bull; Maps and plans for every region.
Download or read book Florence and Sienna written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigate your way through the medieval streets and metropolis with The Rough Guide Map Florence and Siena. Printed on waterproof, rip-proof paper, this fully updated map pin-points the best these two beautiful cities have to offer, from historic Renaissance masterpieces to the majestic Tuscan sites of Siena, and everything in between. Reliable and user-friendly, the Rough Guide Map to Florence and Siena boasts an A-Z street finder index with telephone numbers and prices for a number of restaurants. Florence and Siena?s shopping streets, pedestrian zones and major buildings are all edged in different colours to make them easier to find. The useful ''Time Map'' charts the opening days and times of all the city''s sights and the map''s detailed transport information will help you make the most of Florence and Siena?s train, bus and cycle routes. Make the most of your holiday with the Rough Guide Map Florence and Siena!
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover these spellbinding regions of central Italy with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to catch the Siena Palio, rent a villa in the Valnerina or explore the extraordinary art collection of Florence's Palazzo Pitti, The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the tight-knit alleys of central Florence or the winding roads of Chianti without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Tuscany and Umbria's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Florence; Fiesole; Chianti; Prato; Pistoia; the Valdinievole; Lucca; Barga; the Orecchiella; Pisa; Livorno; Elba; The Maremma; Siena; San Gimignano; Volterra; Pienza; Montepulciano; Pitigliano; Arezzo; Cortona; Perugia; Lago Trasimeno; Gubbio; Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto; Spoleto and the Valnerina; Narni; Todi; Orvieto. - Attractions include: Piano Grande; The Uffizi, Florence; Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto; Alpi Apuane; the Piero della Francesca trail; Chianti's vineyards; Parco Naturale Regionale della Maremma; Campo dei Miracoli, Pisa; Abbazia di Sant'Antimo and many more. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, art and architecture, books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Florence the best of Tuscany written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-03-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany is the essential companion to discovering the romantic Italian city and its breath-taking surrounds. The full-colour introduction highlights the renaissance architecture that dominates the streets of Florence, as well as the dramatic and varied scenery of the best pockets of Tuscany. There are full accounts of all the major tourist sites, including Michelangelo’s statue of David the charming Ponte Vecchio and Tuscany’s world-renowned wine regions, as well as thorough explorations of those hidden gems, from small hillside villages and Florence’s dynamic drinking scene. There are special features on Florence as the capital of Italy and Tuscan Food & Drink, not to mention countless recommendations for Michelen-starred restaurants, humble pizzerias, bars and cafés and hotels for every region and budget. The guide has all the practical information you need to get there, travel around with ease and ensure you don’t miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany Umbria Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to Tuscany & Umbria featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Tuscany & Umbria, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Tuscany & Umbria, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria covers: Florence, around Florence, Lucca and Northern Tuscany, Pisa, the Central Coast and Elba, the Maremma, Siena, the Sienese hill towns, Southern Tuscany, Arezzo Province, Perugia and Northern Umbria, Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto, Spoleto and the Valnerina, and Orvieto and Southern Umbria Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Tuscany & Umbria, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Perguia and Northern Umbria to family activities in child-friendly places, like Pisa or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Florence. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Tuscany & Umbria entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Tuscany & Umbria give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sightseeing, wine tasting and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Lucca, the Maremma, Siena, and the Arezzo Province's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Tuscany & Umbria, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Tuscany & Umbria, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Tuscany & Umbria, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the spectacular leaning tower of Pisa. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto, Orvieto and Southern Umbria and many more locations in Tuscany & Umbria, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany Umbria written by Jonathan Buckley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the ultimate travel guide to some of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Covering the region more comprehensively than any other guide, it's packed with up-to-date and expert information on all the attractions, from the great museums of Florence and Siena to the tiny rural hill-towns, as well as guiding you to the best of the beaches, forests, mountains and vineyard-clad hills. It also it gives you the lowdown on the best hotels and restaurants for all budgets, and illuminates the sights with background information on history, folklore, art, architecture and festivals. Dozens of photographs and easy-to-use colour maps complete a guide that has long been established as the best you can buy.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Florence written by Tim Jepson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the jewel of Tuscany: the cathedral with its stupendous dome, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, and the city's trove of churches and galleries. Critical reviews of night spots and cuisine are also included. in color.
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Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Florence Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover this beautiful city with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to gawp at Michelangelo's David, admire the view from hilltop San Miniato al Monte or relax over apertivi in the Oltrano neighbourhood, Pocket Rough Guide Florence will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. - Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate the alleys and squares around the Duomo or find your way to Santa Croce's best restaurants without needing to get online. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Florence's unmissable sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Areas covered include: Piazza del Duomo; Pizza della Signoria; San Lorenzo; west of the centre, including Ognissanti; Oltrano; the city outskirts; Fiesole. Attractions include: The Uffizi; Santa Croce; The Duomo; Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella; Capella Brancacci; Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio; Mercato Centrale; Palazzo Pitti; The Bargello; Museo dell'Opera del Duomo; San Lorenzo and Medici tombs; Santo Spirito; San Miniato al Monte, and many more. - Day-trips - venture further afield to the hill-town Fiesole, within easy reach of Florence. - Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals and events, and more. - Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section and glossary.
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Florence written by Jonathan Buckley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket Rough Guide: Florence is your essential guide to this beautiful city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have a few days or just an afternoon, the carefully curated itineraries in Pocket Rough Guide: Florence help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" Florence section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Marvel at the breathtaking Duomo, explore the shop-lined Ponte Vecchio, and take in the Renaissance art and architecture found throughout the city. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, stay, and more. + Easy-to-use maps throughout help you find your way around. + The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors. + Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy. + Inspirational color photography brings the area to life. + Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events. Make the most of your time with Pocket Rough Guide: Florence.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria Travel Guide with EBook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2025-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Tuscany and Umbria, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. Inside this Tuscany and Umbria travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities Seasonal tips - when to go to Tuscany and Umbria, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Piano Grande, San Gimignano, Cortona, the Uffizi, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, La Verna, Michelangelo Sculptures, Alpi Apuane, the Piero della Francesca Trail, Lucca, Sant'Antimo, Campo dei Miracoli (Pisa), Duomo (Siena) Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Tuscany and Umbria Language essentials - a handy Italian dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Tuscany and Umbria, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide Coverage includes: Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Elba, the Maremma, Siena, the Sienese hill-towns, Arezzo Province, Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, the Valnerina, Orvieto
