Florence Step by Step

ISBN-10
1780050755
ISBN-13
9781780050751
Category
Florence (Italy)
Pages
128
Language
English
Published
2013
Authors
Susie Boulton, Christopher Catling, Maria Lord

Description

This guide is the ideal, inspirational guide to this beautiful city and its surroundings, revealed through a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented by full-color pictures, an authoritative narrative voice, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Recommended tours, organized by theme, highlight what to do, whether you’re interested in art, keeping children entertained, shopping or absorbing the most spectacular views, amongst much else. In the overview, an engaging introduction reveals essential background information on the city’s layout and local culture, plus the lowdown on food and drink, shopping, entertainment and Florence’s long history. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks and tours in context.

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