Pocket Rough Guide Florence: Travel Guide eBook

Book excerpt: This compact, pocket-sized Florence travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Florence. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Florence guidebook covers: Piazza del Duomo; Piazza della Signoria; West of the centre; North of the centre; East of the centre; Oltrarno; The city outskirts and Fiesole. Inside this Florence travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Florence - Bargello, The Duomo, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Cappella Brancacci, Uffizi, San Lorenzo, Santa Croce Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip Florence at a glance - an overview map of Florence with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What's new - a short overview of the changes in Florence in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Florence with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.