Lonely Planet Pocket Florence

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786573407
• eBook ISBN: 9781787012189

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Florence & Tuscany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience art-lover heaven at the world-class Uffizi Gallery in Florence, see the world's most famous statue, Michelangelo's David, at the Galleria dell'Accademia, or visit Pisa's 'Field of Miracles' -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Florence & Tuscany and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Florence & Tuscany: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your 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, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Florence map (included in print version), plus over 18 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 Piazza della Signoria, Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo & San Marco Santa Croce, Oltrano and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Florence & Tuscany a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Florence & Tuscany's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, 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, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.'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

Duomo to Piazza della Signoria

Hub of the Renaissance and cosmopolitan heart of modern Florence, the enchanting maze of narrow streets between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria packs one almighty historic and cultural punch. A 'hood harking back to Dante, the Romans and beyond, this is where the city’s blockbuster sights – and tourists – mingle with elegant cafes, chic boutiques and the city's swishest shopping strip.

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The Sights in a Day

MKick-start the day on Piazza della Repubblica with a quick coffee at historic cafe Gilli or bespoke latte or protein-powered smoothie at nearby Shake Café, then head towards the river. Pause en route to admire the exquisite sculpted facade of Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele en route. Devote the morning to world-class art at the Galleria degli Uffizi.

RGrab a quick gourmet panini (sandwich), washed down with a glass of Tuscan wine or craft beer, at stylish sandiwch bar, 'Ino, and afterwards, an alfresco coffee on Piazza della Signoria. Then dive straight into Palazzo Vecchio, not missing the bewitching view from its tower. Devote the remainder of the afternoon to the city’s iconic Duomo.

NCome aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks accompanied by cocktail snacks) hour, hit the river for a photogenic stroll along the Arno and its dusk-kissed bridges. Watch the sun set over a drink on the chic rooftop terrace of La Terrazza Lounge Bar. Later, indulge in a delicious dinner of outstanding modern Tuscan cuisine at chic bistro Irene.

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Duomo

Galleria degli Uffizi

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A Boutique Shopping Spree

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Eating

Irene

Osteria Il Buongustai

Gelateria Pasticceria Badiani

Trattoria Le Mossacce

'Ino

Drinking

La Terrazza Lounge Bar

Mayday

Gilli

Caffè Rivoire

Amblé

Getting There

2 Walk From Piazza della Stazione walk southeast along Via de’ Panzani and Via de’ Cerretani to the Duomo. From here, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi are a short walk south down Via dei Calzaluoli.

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Florence & Tuscany
• Top Sights
• Local Life
• Day Planner
• Need to Know
• Florence & Tuscany Neighbourhoods
• Duomo to Piazza della Signoria
• Santa Maria Novella
• San Lorenzo & San Marco
• A Day in Fiesole
• Santa Croce
• Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
• Oltrarno
• Pisa
• Lucca
• Siena
• Chianti
• San Gimignano
• The Best of Florence & Tuscany
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers