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 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 Tuscany and Umbria Travel Guide written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy is the world's 5th most visited country with 49 million visitors per year (Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2016), Tuscany is Italy's prime tourist destination; more than 7 Tuscan localities have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (Source: Hvs.com/ Hottraveldestination.com), Umbria hosted 542,000 international visitors in 2016 (Source: Statista.com), Around 3 million tourists from UK visit Italy every year (Source: Gov.uk), Rough Guides was the No. 3 travel guide publisher in 2016, worth £3.3 million (Nielsen Bookscan)
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the busy streets of Florence and Tuscany, see history, and stroll through museums. Eat bread dipped in olive oil and stroll along cobbled streets in these beautiful cities. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florence & Tuscany. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florence & Tuscany truly shows you this region as no one else can.
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 Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Rough Guide Florence is the essential guide to Tuscany's beautiful capital. Whether you're visiting big-hitter museums such as the Uffizi and the Accademia, bar-hopping in the Oltrarno district, or escaping the crowds in hilltop Fiesole, this thoroughly researched guide has all the expert information you'll need. The Best of Florence section picks out the city's highlights, and suggested itineraries help you plan your time. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep for all budgets, plotted on clear, easy-to-follow maps. Crammed with useful pointers - from picturesque spots for an al fresco drink to a rundown of must-see Renaissance frescoes - the Pocket Rough Guide Florence will ensure you make the most of your trip.
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 Rick Steves Florence and Tuscany written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suggests lodging, restaurants, and sightseeing highlights for the city, along with travel tips and cultural information.
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 The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria written by Mark Ellingham and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 'Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria' is a definitive handbook to two of Europe's most popular regions. It includes descriptions of the historic sights, up-to-the-minute reviews of hotels and restaurants, and much more
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 Pocket Rough Guide Florence Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact, pocket-sized Florence travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Florence. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Florence guidebook covers: Piazza del Duomo; Piazza della Signoria; West of the centre; North of the centre; East of the centre; Oltrarno; The city outskirts and Fiesole. Inside this Florence travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Florence - Bargello, The Duomo, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Cappella Brancacci, Uffizi, San Lorenzo, Santa Croce Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip Florence at a glance - an overview map of Florence with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What's new - a short overview of the changes in Florence in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Florence with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.
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 Florence the Best of Tuscany written by Tim Jepson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Loire Valley is your essential guide to the & ldquo;garden of France. & rdquo; Discover the spectacular ch́teaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeoi.
Download or read book The Complete Travel Guide for Florence Italy written by and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Travel Guide" Series offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
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.
Download or read book Florence Tuscany written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-dimensional cutaway illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks complement these richly illustrated, fully updated travel handbooks that also include enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, background information on a host of popular sights, and an expanded traveler's survival guide providing tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, entertainment, and more.
