Publisher's Synopsis
For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The Florence Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Florence Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Cradle of the Renaissance: Let Marco Polo lead you through the gentle hills of Tuscany to this city of art and the arts, to world-famous museums, bustling espresso bars and elegant shopping streets. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. Infographics include: Florence at a glance, the Renaissance and Gelato Artigianale. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Florence - whatever your personal preferences and interests. Unique 3D images provide a vivid insight and overview of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore and the Piazza della Signoria. Tours: Discover Florence on foot! Exciting tours lead in the footsteps of Michelangelo to the city's main highlights, up the Monte alle Croci, well worth climbing for its beautiful views, and into the heart of traditional Florence, which presents a completely different side of the city. You should allow enough time for the walks, particularly when visiting the large museums and galleries like the Uffizi. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are the city's typical dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets. For example where you can find Florence's most famous ice cream parlour, where you can watch the production of leather goods, where you can eat typical Tuscan and why it's worth looking inside the old apothecary of Santa Maria Novella. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.
