Tuscany, Umbria & the Marches, 8th (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan) [Paperback]

Dana Facaros (Author), Michael Pauls (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003 | Series: Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan

Vacationers have traveled to Tuscany and Umbria for centuries, and visitor figures continue to rise. In this newly revised edition of a Cadogan bestseller, Italy experts Facaros and Pauls uncover Tuscany's lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in Europe. The three regions' combination of sheer beauty, wealth, and dastardly doings fired some of the greatest art and literature in the West, by the likes of Dante, Leonardo, Botticelli, and a hundred more. The guide discovers Tuscany, delving into the dense concentration of art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo; absorbing the energy of Siena's frenzied Palio; and taking in the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti. It explores the medieval hill towns of green Umbria--historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi, and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. Finally, the unspoiled landscape of the civilized Marches is covered. The region is fast gaining popularity as an alternative to Tuscany and Umbria; unlike other guides, Cadogan explores its bustling, sparkly seaside resort of Rimini.
Cadogan not only brings this well-known and popular part of Italy to life, but also puts a new slant on the Leaning Tower and digs up some surprising secret gardens along the way.
This guide includes:
*Handpicked itineraries for the discerning nature-lover, art enthusiast, and wine-taster
*Special chapter on Florence, capital of Tuscany, with extensive listings and expert guidance through its many museums, churches, and galleries
*Menu reader, useful vocabulary, and comprehensive travel and practical advice to help visitors enjoy la dolce vita to the full

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, guidebook writers par excellence."
--The Independent (UK)

"Cadogan Guides are all-purpose travel books which are designed for independent travelers and address all budgets. They include information on-out-of-the-way jewels, as well as more famous destinations and give background facts which will enhance your visit."
--Chattanooga Free Press (US)

"One of our favorite travel series, Cadogan Guides are British imports with a distinct personality. Authors have lived and traveled for years in the regions they cover and bring an in-depth knowledge of local history and culture to their guides."
--www.travellersbookstore.com (US)

From the Back Cover

Across Italy's shapely midriff, Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches together make up the springtime land of the Renaissance. This period lingers on, both in the art that fills the palazzi and churches, and in the gentle landscapes that have scarcely changed since Perugino and Ghirlandaio painted them. Old rivals Florence, Siena, Perugia, Orvieto and the other former city states have settled down and perfected themselves as art cities, to the extent that even the cake shops have frescoed ceilings. Whether you want to meander down the wine roads of Chianti, follow the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, find a secret garden or steep your imagination in Medici decadence, Cadogan's classic, witty and thoroughly updated guide will show you the way.
This guide contains: practical travel advice; over 600 hand-picked places to stay; more than 600 restaurants, bars & cafes; 53 maps & plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; detailed itineraries for the discerning nature-lover, art enthusiast & wine-taster.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 8th edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860111009
• ISBN-13: 978-1860111006
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,251,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > Travel > Europe > San Marino & Umbria
  • #100 in Books > Travel > Europe > Italy > Umbria

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thorough and beautifully written, March 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tuscany & Umbria (Paperback)

I've been to Tuscany ten times over the past decade and have always used Cadogan, to my mind still the best out of the scores of other guides that have sprung up since, including the Rough Guide. They may not always get the phone numbers right, but the authors' make each corner of this beautiful region come alive with their knowledge and witty writing. The new 6th edition has a greatly expanded section on the Marches-a lovely region that no other book in English covers very well at all.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars often outdated, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tuscany & Umbria (Paperback)

When some years ago I was given by an American friend of mine a copy of this guide, I soon noticed that many information (e. g. telephone numbers of museums, names of bus companies) on the area in Tuscany where I live were outdated. So I wrote the authors a short letter with new numbers, names etc. Two weeks ago I saw the 6th ed. of the guide in a Florentine bookshop, but the wrong numbers, names etc. were always the same! They were not corrected!!! I wonder why!

1.0 out of 5 stars misleading information, August 1, 2011

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This review is from: Tuscany, Umbria & the Marches (Cadogan Guides) (Hardcover)

This American version (Globe Pequot) of the much lengthier, more recently published British edition of the Cadogan Guide to Tuscany, Umbria, and the Marches was a real disappointment. It was in good condition--but it was published in 1990 and is too old to replace the well-worn, much more informative guide I've used for several years while travelling in Tuscany and Umbria.
After I got the guide, I went onto Google.uk and found that a much more recent version is available in the UK.