Florence (Berlitz Pocket Guides) [Paperback]

Patricia Schultz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berlitz Pocket Guides | Publication Date: May 1, 2005

The "Berlitz Florence Pocket Guide" covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Italian cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Italian. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Michelangelo's David to the Medici Arms. Excursions outside the city are also described including Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano. Maps show Central Florence, Florence, Siena, and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

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About the Author

In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; 12th ed. edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812465227
• ISBN-13: 978-9812465221
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,297,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)