Florence & Tuscany

Florence & Tuscany Synopsis

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscanyis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze upon Renaissance masterpieces at Florence's Uffizi Gallery, hunt for truffles in the hilltop town of San Minato, or climb San Gimignano's medieval towers; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence and Tuscany and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany Travel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout
• Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, architecture, politics, landscapes, cuisine, wine, and more
• Free, convenient pull-out Florence map(included in print version), plus over 20 local maps
• Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Travel with Children,andDay Trips
• Coverageof Florence, Siena, Central Coast, Elba, Apuane Alps, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, San Minato, Chianti, Arezzo, Garfagnana, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany,our most comprehensive guide to Florence and Tuscany, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Italyguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer orLonely Planet's Discover Italy,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Virginia Maxwell, and Nicola Williams.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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