Lonely Planet Best of Florence [Paperback]

Damien Simonis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Of | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

Discover the city that gave the world the Renaissance. Marvel at Michelangelo’s David. Behold Botticelli at the Uffizi. Gaze across rooftops from the Duomo’s dome. Then, indulge in some retail therapy ­–­­ Florence is a shopper’s paradise for style and craftsmanship. Round off the day with a seasonal Tuscan meal and a glass of Chianti. First trip or seventeenth, put the whole city in your pocket with the Best of Florence.

Reveal The Renaissance – our expert author escorts you to unmissable museums, hidden frescoes and quiet galleries

Hit The Shops – use our dedicated shopping chapter for the best local boutiques, handmade goods and top designer labels

Discerning Dining Reviews – whether you crave a family-run trattoria, bustling pizzeria, or a romantic alfresco restaurant

Sleep In Style – stay in a cozy pensione or the choicest lavish palazzo with our comprehensive accommodation listings

Full-Color Fold-Out Maps help you explore around town and away

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…Lonely Planet, the intrepid traveler's bible...' --Los Angeles Times, April 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174059679X
• ISBN-13: 978-1740596794
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,258,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Florence Book You'll Need, December 8, 2008

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JamesNYC "JamesNYC" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Best of Florence (Paperback)

This book had all the information on Florence's museums, churches and other tourist sites, restaurants, shopping, hotels, day trips and miscellaneous information (like getting to and from the airport) that you'll need. You won't need to buy a map of Florence: we were able to find everything using the maps included in this book. The book is smallish and slim so that it will fit easily in a purse. We spent three nights in Florence and were very happy that we chose this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 29, 2011

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Florence Encounter (Paperback)

I absolutely love the Lonely Planet Encounter Series of books. They are packed with great information and recommendations, along with detailed maps of each neighborhood. And the book fits right in your back pocket! I always buy this series of books whenever I travel. I highly recommend them!