Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781787014152
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687447

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's 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 Uffizi Gallery in Florence, tempt your taste buds on a food tour around Tuscany, and climb San Gimignano's medieval towers - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence & Tuscany and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Florence & Tuscany: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in Florence map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Florence, Siena, Central Coast, Elba, Apuan Alps, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, San Minato, Chianti, Arezzo, Garfagnana, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Florence & Tuscany is our most comprehensive guide to Florence and Tuscany, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers.eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Florence

Neighbourhoods at a Glance

Sights

Activities

Tours

Festivals & Events

Sleeping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

Shopping

Lazy Days in Florence

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Why Go?

Return time and again and you still won’t see it all. Stand on a bridge over the Arno river several times in a day and the light, mood and view changes every time. Surprisingly small as it is, this riverside city looms large on the world’s ‘must-see’ list. Cradle of the Renaissance and of tourist masses that flock here to feast on world-class art, Florence (Firenze) is magnetic, romantic and busy. Its urban fabric has hardly changed since the Renaissance, its narrow streets evoke a thousand tales, and its food and wine are so wonderful the tag ‘Fiorentina’ has become an international label of quality assurance.

Fashion designers parade on Via de’ Tornabuoni. Gucci was born here, as was Roberto Cavalli, who, like many a smart Florentine these days, hangs out in wine-rich hills around Florence. After a while in this absorbing city, you might want to do the same.

Road Distances Chart

Best Places to Eat

A Essenziale

A Trattoria Mario

A La Leggenda dei Frati

A Il Teatro del Sale

A Il Santo Bevitore

Best Places to Stay

A AdAstra

A SoprArno Suites

A Hotel Scoti

A Academy Hostel

A Student Hotel

A Hotel Davanzati

Florence Highlights

1 Galleria degli Uffizi Admiring the world’s finest collection of Renaissance paintings in this world-class gallery.

2 Duomo Climbing inside Brunelleschi’s spectacular dome, superstar of the city skyline and crowning glory of Florence’s Duomo.

3 Museo di San Marco Contemplating the artistic genius of Fra’ Angelico with Renaissance frescoes inside this unsung monastery museum.

4 Piazzale Michelangelo Hiking uphill to meet David’s lookalike and enjoy the most magnificent sunset show and city panorama.

5 Museo delle Cappelle Medicee Admiring hauntingly beautiful tomb sculptures by Michelangelo in the burial place of the Medici dynasty.

6 Cafe Culture Dipping into Florentine cafe culture at a timeless historic cafe, on-trend coffee roastery or backstreet address in artisanal Oltrarno.

7 Fiesole Escaping the city heat for a mooch between olive groves and Roman ruins in this hilltop retreat; cycling home to Florence at sunset with a local guide.

Neighbourhoods at a Glance

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Tuscany
• Tuscany’s Top 15
• Need to Know
• First Time Tuscany
• What’s New
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Accommodation
• Getting Around
• Eat & Drink Like a Local
• Activities
• Family Travel
• Regions at a Glance
• Florence
• Siena & Central Tuscany
• Southern Tuscany
• Central Coast & Elba
• Northwestern Tuscany
• Eastern Tuscany
• Understand Tuscany
• History
• The Tuscan Way of Life
• The Tuscan Table
• Tuscany on Page & Screen
• Art & Architecture
• Directory A–Z
• Transport
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers