The magical landscapes & rich culture of Tuscany have fostered the inspiration & settings for literature since the works of the great Florentine poets Dante, Petrarch & Boccaccio in the 14th century & has been a magnet for expatriate writers since the arrival in Florence of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in 1372. With its historic cities & villages; its verdant countryside & crepuscular coastline; its treasury of art covering five millennia &, above all, its long heritage of authorship, Tuscany one of the most celebrated & well-travelled regions in the world. As the source of the Italian language & birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany lies at the historic & cultural heart of Italy, & has remained an irresistible attraction to writers for six centuries. This book is a journey that follows in their footsteps; from John Milton & Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E. M. Forster, Mark Twain, Muriel Spark & many others. Florence & Tuscany: A Literary Guide for Travellers takes the literary-minded traveller (either in person or in an armchair) on a vivid & illuminating journey, retracing the footsteps of writers who have lived & worked in, or been inspired by, the history & landscape of Tuscany from John Milton & Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D.H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E.M. Forster, Mark Twain Muriel Spark & many others. For anyone who has fallen under a Tuscan spell, as so many have before, this book
- the first of its kind
- will prove enthralling reading.

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Florence: Art & Architecture combines interesting & clearly written texts with an abundance of pictures. Prominent Florentine scholars & museum directors accompany the reader on a journey to the unique artistic treasures of the city on the Arno. They introduce historical buildings & sculptures in their historical contexts, & lead you through world famous painting galleries such as the Accademia & the Palazzo Pitti. ...

From the 13th to the 16th century, Florence was a seemingly endless source of creative masterpieces & Italian genius. The Italian Renaissance, Europe`s richest cultural period, began there. Its chapels, galleries & museums are an inexhaustible treasure, capturing the complex, often elusive spirit of the Renaissance more fully than any other place in the world. This volume will guide you through the museums, churches, squares & fountains that make this feast for the senses. ...

About this series: The Art/ Shop/ Eat guides, from the makers of the popular Blue Guides, are compact city guides with a focus on museums, art galleries & cultural activities, as well as food, drink & entertainment. Each guide is divided into several district sections, & three city-wide sections covering entertainment, trip-planning & an art glossary. District sections each begin with high-scale street maps of the district. Museum & Gallery descriptions form the bulk of each district section, with very detailed entries for the area ...

Florence in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Central Florence at 1:9, 000 from Litografia Artistica Cartografica on a clear, easy to read indexed street plan in its Gliobal Map imprint. 101 important buildings & institutions are highlighted & cross-referenced to a list next to the plan. Coverage extends from well north of the central railway station to south of the Boboli Gardens. The main index is on the reverse, accompanied by contact details of museums, tourist offices & various useful services, plus brief multilingual notes about the city’s history. ...

Waterproof, durable, indexed street plan of Florence at 1:15, 000, presented in a handy concertina fold, with an enlargement of the city centre at 1:9, 000, a map of the environs of Florence, & a diagram of the metro network. The main street plan is spread over both sides of the map, with one way streets indicated clearly, as are metro stations. Similar cartography is present in the city centre enlargement, whilst the map showing the environs of Florence shows only the major road network for the area from Modena in the north down to Siena. The map index only

Includes:: a selection of streets, & places of interest.A small inset box provides a selection of dialing codes for Florence, currency conversion information, & also emergency phone numbers.

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Florence in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

We`ve selected the top 25 sights & experiences so you can be sure that you won`t miss the best of them. There are also recommendations for fantastic shops, restaurants, hotels, activities & entertainment venues. & because time is so important, we`ve given a planned itinerary for a short stay to get the best out of the destination. The guide is small enough to fit into your pocket yet it is filled with practical information, hints & tips. A durable, fold-out map of the destination is also included, so finding your way will be easy. ...

A street map of Florence in a jigsaw format: Extra Goods introduces the pleasure of learning a city by play with a new series of magnetic puzzles reproducing the worlds major cites. This 100 pieces puzzle is presented in a beautiful tin box, decorated with a section of the street plan. The perfect gift for inhabitants, tourists & fans. The tin

Features:- 100 pieces magnetic puzzle- dimensions: a puzzle surface of 26cm x 35 cm-

Dimensions of the box: height 9 cm; diameter 7 cm- up-to-date cartography supplied by by Falk Verlag- Made in Germany To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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