Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany

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

Florence

Neighbourhoods at a Glance

Sights

Activities

Tours

Festivals & Events

Sleeping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

Shopping

Lazy Days in Florence

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