Download or read book The Civilized Shopper s Guide to Florence written by Louise Fili and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight walks take shoppers to unique shops that uphold Italian standards of quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. With this discriminating book as a guide, visitors will find a trove of eighty shops that only native Florentines know well. In its pages you’ll find exquisite handmade lingerie, jewelry inspired by Renaissance paintings, handcrafted leather boxes, beautifully tailored shirts for men and women, vintage French and Italian designer clothing, shoes, hats, gourmet items, and much, much more. The walks include forty dining recommendations from where to get a quick caffe-ciok (“the best thing to ever happen to espresso, hot chocolate, and steamed milk”) to a sumptuous Tuscan meal. The book also serves as an informative guide to often perplexing opening days and hours, the always perplexing street numbering system, and shopping etiquette.

Download or read book The Cognoscenti s Guide to Florence written by Louise Fili and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shop and eat like a Florentine with this newly updated pocket-sized guide to the best of the magnificent Tuscan city known for its art, culture, and cuisine. Celebrated graphic designer and self-described Italophile Louise Fili, with connoisseur of all things Lise Apatoff, takes you on eight walks through Florence, discussing more than seventy of the city's most alluring shops—some run by the same families for generations, others offering young entrepreneurs' fresh interpretations of traditional techniques. Discerning travelers will discover rare books and charming hats, vintage Pucci and handmade shoes, cioccolate da bere (drinkable chocolate), colorful buttons, and bolts of rich silk fabric in this enchanting introduction to makers and purveyors of cloths, home decor, accessories, specialty foods, and much more. For each shop, there is a full-color photo, description of specialties, and information on location and hours of operation.

Download or read book DK Top 10 Florence and Tuscany written by DK Travel 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 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 154 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 Lost in Florence written by Nardia Plumridge and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Florence and Tuscany written by Ted Jones and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magical landscapes and rich culture of Tuscany have fostered the inspiration and settings for literature since the works of the great Florentine poets Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio in the 14th century and has been a magnet for expatriate writers since the arrival in Florence of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in 1372. With its historic cities and villages; its verdant countryside and crepuscular coastline; its treasury of art covering five millennia and, above all, its long heritage of authorship, Tuscany one of the most celebrated and well-travelled regions in the world. As the source of the Italian language and birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany lies at the historic and cultural heart of Italy, and has remained an irresistible attraction to writers for six centuries. This book is a journey that follows in their footsteps; from John Milton and Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E. M. Forster, Mark Twain, Muriel Spark and many others. _x000D__x000D_Florence and Tuscany: A Literary Guide for Travellers takes the literary-minded traveller (either in person or in an armchair) on a vivid and illuminating journey, retracing the footsteps of writers who have lived and worked in, or been inspired by, the history and landscape of Tuscany from John Milton and Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D.H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E.M. Forster, Mark Twain Muriel Spark and many others. For anyone who has fallen under a Tuscan spell, as so many have before, this book - the first of its kind - will prove enthralling reading._x000D_

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 Pocket Rough Guide Florence written by and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Rough Guide to Florence is the essential guide to the Tuscan capital, covering all the galleries, museums, monuments and churches, and giving you the run-down on the best hotels, shops, bars and restaurants - from simple neighbourhood trattorie to some of the finest places in all of Italy. The easy-to-use Pocket Rough Guide to Florence includes a Best of Florence section, picking out the city's highlights, plus suggested itineraries to help you to get the most out of every day. Whether you have a weekend or a week to fill, The Pocket Rough Guide to Florence will help you make the most of your trip. Now available in ePub format.

Download or read book Pocket Map and Guide Florence written by DK Publishing, Inc and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rick Steves Best of Scotland written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit Scotland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Two-day itineraries covering Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews, the Highlands, and the Isle of Skye Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museums Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 80 full-color maps and vibrant photos Experience the magic of Scotland for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Scotland! Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Scotland is the classic, in-depth guide to spending more than two weeks exploring the country.

Download or read book The Way of St Francis written by The Reverend Sandy Brown and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to see, including ancient ruins, picturesque towns, national treasures, and stunning churches. This comprehensive guidebook fits in a jacket pocket or rucksack, and contains information on everything from accommodation and transport in Italy, to securing your credential (pilgrim identity card), budgeting, what to take, and where to do laundry. Stories of Francis of Assisi's life are also included. Although the route includes climbs and descents of up to 1200m, no special equipment is required - although your hiking boots and socks definitely need to get along. Following the steps of heroes, conquerors and saints on this pilgrim trail is manageable all year round, but is best done from April to June and mid-August to October. Route maps are given for every stage, and basic Italian phrases are included in the guidebook.

Download or read book John Muir Trail Pocket Atlas written by Erik Asorson and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The John Muir Trail is a 210 mile long hiking trail that runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California. This Pocket Atlas includes detailed maps and trip planning information for the entire John Muir Trail and popular side trails.

Download or read book Florence DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Travel Guide written by DK Eyewitness and published by Pocket Travel Guide. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Florence, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out. From strolling along the Ponte Vecchio to exploring magnificent art on display at the Uffizi - discover the essential sights of Florence with this great-value, concise travel guide and map. Inside Florence Pocket Map and Guide: - Compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Central Florence in detail - Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Illustrations show the inside of the Duomo, Santa Croce, San Lorenzo, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Siena Duomo - Colour photographs of Florence's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more - Covers Florence City Centre, Oltrarno, day trips in Tuscany and more On a longer break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany for a more in-depth guide to the city and surrounding area. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide written by Reid Bramblett and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful region has to offer. Whether you�re looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best places in Florence and Tuscany to shop; this guide is the perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists � from the Top 10 unmissable museums and Top 10 most magical hill-side towns to the Top 10 most gorgeous villas and gardens and Top 10 things to buy and take home with you, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, with sections on northwest Tuscany; Florence; around Florence; the western hill towns; southern Tuscany; the southern coast & Maremma; northeastern Tuscany and Siena; all packed with beautiful illustrations of the region's attractions. You�ll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Florence and Tuscany effortlessly with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany . DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany - showing you what others only tell you.

Download or read book Blue Guide Florence 11th Edition written by Alta Macadam and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated new edition of this essential Blue Guide to the city of the Renaissance. Completely updated, this edition contains superb coverage of painting, architecture and sculpture as well as updates on museums including the reorganized Uffizi. Detailed coverage of where to stay and eat. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. With maps, plans and photographs.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide Florence written by DK EYEWITNESS GUIDE and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide Florence welcomes you to a beautiful and cultural city. The book divides Florence into four main areas and covers the city area by area. Packed with beautiful illustrations and providing information on all the highlights, it includes a survival guide, a day trip section to plan your visits to the major sites and practical information on getting around the city. Explore Florence effortlessly using the detailed fold-out map. This handy guide to the major sights of Florence serves a perfect companion to the Eyewitness travel guide. Plan your perfect day out in Florence with DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide.

Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide London written by Rob Humphreys and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Rough Guide London is your essential guide to the British capital; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. The easy-to-use Pocket Rough Guide London includes brand new itineraries and a Best of London section picking out the highlights you won’t want to miss, plus detailed listings to guide you from the mind-boggling treasure-trove of the British Museum to the gargantuan exhibition spaces of the Tate Modern or the latest champions of London’s culinary revolution. Whether you have a few days or a week to fill, The Pocket Rough Guide London will help you make the most of your trip.