Download or read book The Treasures of Florence and Tuscany written by Chiara Libero and published by White Star Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A welcome addition to White Star&'s distinguished library of travel photography books, this sumptuous volume takes readers on a spectacular voyage of discovery of the artistic and cultural heritage of one of Italy&'s most beloved regions. Evoking the harmony that exists between the region&'s spectacular natural beauty and the impressive achievements of humankind, hundreds of photographs take us through the small towns and cities of Tuscany, with an entire section devoted to the splendors that are unique to Florence. These images reveal off-the-beaten track facets of the region that readers could never experience without the benefit of these stunning photographs. From details of gorgeous frescoes and superb statuary to photographs portraying the wide variety of architecture, The Treasures of Florence and Tuscany showcases the vitality and timeless beauty of this land. We are given the unique opportunity to admire, up close, the intricate marble carvings of the Campanile of the Duomo of Siena and to view, through spectacular panoramic shots, the terracotta rooftops of Florence. We are transported to fields of sunflowers and hilltops dotted with majestic cyprus trees, which provide a splendid backdrop for the rustic architecture of ancient monasteries and farmhouses that have withstood the test of time. A superb souvenir for travelers to Italy or an enticing retreat for armchair travelers, this volume provides an accessible an appealing overview of one of Italy&'s most legendary regions.
Download or read book Florence Tuscany and Umbria written by and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1999 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you. Artistic riches, romantic vistas, ancient spas, magical hill towns, Etruscan ruins -- what to see in the time you have 16 mix-and-match itineraries, Renaissance-quarter walks, wine country drives, side trips to castles, gardens, and abbeys Where to shop, from Ferragamo boutiques to street markets The Palio, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and parks Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Luxurious villas, classic pensioni, stylish city hotels, country farmhouses, seaside B&Bs, monastic lodgings Family-run trattorias, elegant terrace restaurants, wine bars, rustic osterie, piazza cafes and the best gelato Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 27 pages of maps and more Important contacts, smart travel tips Fodor's Choice What's Where Pleasures and Pastimes New & Noteworthy Festivals Tour to the Marches Further reading, videos to watch Complete index
Download or read book Florence Tuscany and Umbria written by and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1995 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the essentials of a perfect trip * Top hotels, inns, and pensions for all budgets * The best restaurants and trattorias * The Renaissance glory of Florence * The fortress towns--Lucca, Fiesole, Perugia--and the arts towns--Assisi, Pisa, Siena, and Spoleto * Ancient ruins bathed in Tuscan light * Where to find spas, fishing, hiking, and other pleasures
Download or read book Florence Tuscany and Umbria written by Fionn Davenport and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1996 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the essentials of a perfect trip - Top hotels, inns, and pensions for all budgets - The best restaurants and trattorias - The Renaissance glory of Florence - The fortress towns--Lucca, Fiesole, Perugia--and the arts towns--Assisi, Pisa, Siena, and Spoleto - Ancient ruins bathed in Tuscan light - Where to find spas, fishing, hiking, and other pleasures
Download or read book Florence Florence Italy written by Passport to European Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-18 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey to the Center of Florence, Italy! "Life offers you a thousand chances...all you have to do is take one." -Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun And if you've yet to experience this historical masterpiece, what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, 5-day guide to Florence-one of Tuscany's greatest treasures! 5-Day Travel Guide to Unforgettable Italian Travel Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know BEFORE you go-and much, much more you'll thank us for! Passport to European Travel Guides Features: Dynamite Insider Tips for tourists! We give you the scoop on everything from local etiquette to saving money! * 5-Day Suggested Itinerary-cover the best spots the city has to offer in 5 magical days! * Luxury Sleeps, Luxury Eats-our best recommendations for ultimate Florentine luxury * Budget Sleeps, Budget Eats-best spots for travelers on a budget * Map- of Florence, Italy * City Snapshot-language, currency, airports, country code + more! * Before You Go-there are some things you need to know! * Getting in the Mood-with a few great films and books to enjoy before you go! * Local Tourist Information-where to find it once you're on the ground in Italy * Overview-of Florence * Italian Phrases For Emergencies-least you'll know how to holler, "Help!" * Climate + Best Times to Travel-to Florence! * All About Tours-By bike, boat, bus or special interest and walking tours + our top recommendations with links and more! * Florence Nightlife-the best bars, clubs, live music, theater and dancing * Lots more-we aim to get you in the know!
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Florence and Tuscany written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sublime renaissance architecture, exquisite art collections, romantic medieval towns and picturesque rolling hills covered in vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees — Florence and Tuscany has all this and much more to delight every traveller. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you’ll find your way around Florence and Tuscany with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Florence and Tuscany into helpful lists of ten — from our own selected highlights to the best museums, places to eat and shops. You'll discover: • Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week • Detailed Top 10 lists of Florence and Tuscany’s must-sees, including detailed breakdowns of the Uffizi, the Duomo, Pitti Palace, San Gimignano, Campo dei Miracoli, Siena’s Duomo, Siena’s Campo and Palazzo Pubblico, Chianti, Cortona and Lucca • Florence and Tuscany’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining, and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including children’s activities and things to do for free • A free laminated pull-out map of Florence and Tuscany, plus eight color city and neighborhood maps • Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany or DK Eyewitness Italy.
Download or read book Florence Pisa and Siena written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rick Steves Florence Tuscany written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany. Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a trip to Italy? Add Florence and Tuscany to your travel bucket list! Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Florence and Tuscany have to offer. Inside the pages of this Florence and Tuscany travel guide, you’ll discover: • Our pick of Florence and Tuscany’s must-sees, top experiences, hidden gems, and the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy • Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip • Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere • Color-coded chapters to every part of Amsterdam, from the Central Canal Ring to the Museum Quarter and Plantage to Noord • Available in a handy format that is lightweight and portable Step into old Italian country-living and let the city go for a few days! Florence and Tuscany are brought to life by this updated city guide, transporting you to its mesmerizing architecture, quaint villages, and famous cultural attractions. Stunning photographs and hand-drawn illustrations will help you envisage your trip to this iconic region. See the birthplace of the Renaissance in Florence with its architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Exploring the Tuscan countryside is just as idyllic, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast. DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany have been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Guides show travelers how they can discover more.
Download or read book Fodor s Florence Tuscany Umbria written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists and describes points of interest, hotels and restaurants, museums, shopping, sports, recreation, and entertainment in Florence and the towns of Tuscany and Umbria
Download or read book Lonely Planet Pocket Florence Tuscany written by Nicola Williams and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planets Pocket Florence & Tuscany is your guide to the citys best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Florences duomo, sip Chiantis fine wine, and explore the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Florence & Tuscany and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planets Pocket Florence & Tuscany: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Florence map (included in print version), plus over 11 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Duomo & Piazza della Signoria, Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo & San Marco, Santa Croce, Boboli & San Miniato al Monte, Oltrarno, Pisa and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Pocket Florence & Tuscany, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Pocket Florence & Tuscany with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Florence & Tuscany's neighbourhoods? Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planets Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all that Italy has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Download or read book Top 10 Florence and Tuscany written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Florence and Tuscany covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Florence and Tuscany will lead you straight to the best attractions the region has to offer, whether you want to see artistic masterpieces like the Duomo and Michelangelo's David, or experience the local wines and fresh olive oils. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Florence and Tuscany. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Florence and Tuscany. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the region's history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Florence and Tuscany.
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 Florence Pisa and Siena written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany written by Dk Eyewitness and published by DK Eyewitness Travel. This book was released on 2025-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a trip to Italy? Add Florence and Tuscany to your travel bucket list! Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Florence and Tuscany have to offer. Inside the pages of this Florence and Tuscany travel guide, you'll discover: - Our pick of Florence and Tuscany's must-sees, top experiences, hidden gems, and the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy - Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip - Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere - Color-coded chapters to every part of Amsterdam, from the Central Canal Ring to the Museum Quarter and Plantage to Noord - Available in a handy format that is lightweight and portable Step into old Italian country-living and let the city go for a few days! Florence and Tuscany are brought to life by this updated city guide, transporting you to its mesmerizing architecture, quaint villages, and famous cultural attractions. Stunning photographs and hand-drawn illustrations will help you envisage your trip to this iconic region. See the birthplace of the Renaissance in Florence with its architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Exploring the Tuscan countryside is just as idyllic, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast. DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany have been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Guides show travelers how they can discover more.
Download or read book Treasures from Tuscany written by National Museums of Scotland and published by National Museums of Scotland. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book documents the influence of other contemporary civilizations on the Etruscans, and especially the role of the Romans, who absorbed many aspects of Etruscan culture but were ultimately responsible for its end. This is a book about the people of Etruria, their society, craft, art and beliefs."--Jacket.
Download or read book A Year In TUSCANY written by Barbara Athanassiadis and published by AA Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
