Fodor's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria

Fodor's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria
Author: Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2005
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400014778
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Enjoy a journey to the forest-rimmed convent where The English Patient was filmed and learn traditional cuisine under cookbook doyenne Lorenza de'Medici. With this completely updated Fodor's guide you can cheer on Palio horsemen from a luxurious room overlooking Siena's square or climb a footpath to Michelangelo's marble quarries and stay overnight at a hiker's hut in the hills. Explore Florence, city of the lily, the city that gave birth to the Renaissance and changed the way we see the world. For centuries its wondrous art has captured the imagination of travellers, and it continues to do so today. This new edition features coverage of the latest local trends and top spots and has a jam-packed 'Smart Travel Tips A-Z' chapter, plus Great Itineraries, Fodor's Choice, and web addresses. In addition, it lists the latest sights and activities and up-to-date options for hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Fodor's Florence, Tuscany & Umbria

Fodor's Florence, Tuscany & Umbria
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400004438
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Lists and describes points of interest, hotels and restaurants, museums, shopping, sports, recreation, and entertainment in Florence and the towns of Tuscany and Umbria

Florence, Tuscany and Umbria

Florence, Tuscany and Umbria
Author: Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2007
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400017424
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Lists and describes points of interest, hotels and restaurants, museums, shopping, sports, recreation, and entertainment in Florence and the towns of Tuscany and Umbria

Fodor's Florence & Tuscany

Fodor's Florence & Tuscany
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640971653
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Ready to experience Florence and Tuscany? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Florence & Tuscany travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Florence and Tuscany, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to climb to the top the Duomo in Florence, see original Renaissance art masterpieces in the Uffizi, or sample wine in a Tuscan vineyard, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Florence & Tuscany includes: ● AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Florence and Tuscany. ● SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Tuscan food, the Duomo in Florence, and Renaissance art. ● INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. ● MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. ● MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. ● EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. ● TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Italian phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. ● LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. ● HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. ● SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED FEATURES providing a crash-course on Italian cuisine and who’s who in Renaissance art. ● COVERS: The Florence Duomo, Chianti, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Umbria and the Marches, the Galleria degli Uffizi, Southern Tuscany, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy; Fodor’s the Best of Italy; Fodor’s Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples; and Fodor’s Rome.

Fodor's Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, 6th Edition

Fodor's Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, 6th Edition
Author: Christine Swiac
Publisher: Fodor's
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2003
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781400011087
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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Florence, Tuscany, and Umbria give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do ? from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Florence, Tuscany, Umbria shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges ? from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice ? from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap.

Frommer's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria

Frommer's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria
Author: Donald Strachan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2012-04-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1118074661
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This full-color guide makes a visit to Florence, Tuscany, and Umbria unforgettable with 57 maps, illustrated features, and 200 color photos. Original.

Fodor's Essential Italy 2022

Fodor's Essential Italy 2022
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 1253
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640974482
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Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 80 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Ancient Sites in Rome,” “Italy’s Best Beaches,” “Architectural Wonders in Venice,” “Hilltop Villages in Tuscany,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, wine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Sistine Chapel,” “Cruising the Grand Canal,” and “Who’s Who in Renaissance Art” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Planning on visiting nearby European countries? Check out Fodor’s Essential France, Fodor’s Essential Spain, and Fodor’s Essential Switzerland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Fodor's Florence & Tuscany

Fodor's Florence & Tuscany
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2022-11-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640975381
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Whether you want to tour Brunelleschi's Dome, marvel at artwork in the Galleria degli Uffizi, or explore charming hill towns, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Florence and Tuscany are here to help! Fodor’s Florence and Tuscany guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Florence and Tuscany travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, wineries, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink,” “10 Best Museums in Florence,” “10 Best Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experiences,” “Free Things to Do in Florence,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Who’s Who in Renaissance Art,” “The Duomo,” “Santa Croce,” “The Pleasures of Tuscan Wine,” Piazza del Campo,” “The Goodness of Tuscan Food,” and “Assissi’s Basilica di San Francesco.” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Florence, Tuscany, Chianti, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Umbria, and more. Planning on visiting other destinations in Italy? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy, Fodor’s Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples, Fodor's Rome, and Fodor’s Venice. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Fodor's Florence and Central Italy

Fodor's Florence and Central Italy
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 693
Release: 2011-03-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0307928152
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Get inspired and plan your next trip with Fodor’s ebook travel guide to Florence and Central Italy. Intelligent Planning: Discover all of the essential, up-to-date details you expect in a Fodor’s guide, including Fodor’s Choice dining and lodging, top experiences and attractions, and suggested itineraries. Easy Navigation for E-Readers: Whether you’re reading this ebook from start to finish or jumping from chapter to chapter as you develop your itinerary, Fodor’s makes it easy to find the information you need with a single touch. In addition to a traditional main table of contents for the ebook, each chapter opens with its own table of contents, making it easy to browse. Full-Color Photos and Maps: It’s hard not to fall in love with central Italy as you flip through a vivid full-color photo album. Explore the layout of city centers and popular neighborhoods with easy-to-read full-color maps. Plus, get an overview of Italian geography with the convenient atlas at the end of the ebook. Bonus Reading for the Love of Italy: In addition to the quintessential travel tips you expect in a Fodor’s guide, we’ve included three excerpts from exceptional books about Italy. Immerse yourself in Italy with cultural insights from these top-selling authors: Frances Mayes (EVERY DAY IN TUSCANY) Beppe Severgnini (LA BELLA FIGURA) Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch (VINO ITALIANO) Explore Central Italy: No place better epitomizes the greatness of the Renaissance than Florence, where there’s a masterpiece around every corner, from Michelangelo’s David to Botticelli’s Venus. The central regions of Tuscany and Umbria are characterized by midsize cities and small hilltop towns, each with its rich history and art treasures. Highlights include the walled city of Lucca; Pisa and the Leaning Tower, Siena, home of the Palio; and Assisi, the city of St. Francis. In between, the gorgeous countryside produces some of Italy’s finest wine. Note: This ebook edition includes photographs and maps that will appear on black-and-white devices but are optimized for devices that support full-color images.