About this series: The Everyman Map Guides are pocket-sized guide books whose pages open out to reveal beautifully designed, clear, large-scale maps. With a selection of 60 sites & monuments not to be missed, & details of more than 100 restaurants, bars, shops, markets, hotels, plus all the practical advice needed.A clever combination of text, photographs & clear cartography, allowing for large scale maps thanks to the unique way of binding the pages, all fully indexed. Transport maps are also included. ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant street plan of Florence with its outer suburbs at 1:15, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with an enlargement of the city centre, a diagram of the minibus lines, a road map of the environs, & an index with lists of places of interest, etc. Coverage extends north-east beyond Fiésole, south-west to include Scandicci & north-west to take in the Perètola (Amerigo Vespucci) Airport. The plan highlights principal traffic arteries, indicates the city’s restricted entry zones & pedestrianized streets, & shows one ways streets & selected car parks. The tram line to Scandicci is shown with stops. Important buildings are highlighted & named. Street index on the reverse side

Includes:: separate lists & where appropriate contact details of various places of interest & facilities, such as public transport offices, accommodation agencies, museums & churches, etc. Central Florence, including the city’s historic heart is shown in greater clarity on an enlargement at 1:10, 000. Also provided is a diagram of the minibus services within central Florence, plus a road map of the environs including Prato, Pistoia, Empoli, & San Godenzo. Cartography in this title is from the renowned German map publishers Mair Dumont & the multilingual map legend

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Marco Polo Florence: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Florence`s attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. It

Includes:: hand selected ideas for accommodation, eating out, shopping & nightlife, trendy places to go & cultural attractions, as well as Insider Tips & low-budget suggestions. Further sections include: the Perfect Day, Festivals & Events, Travel with Kids, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Italian phrasebook & a comprehensive index. Florence is a sophisticated & atmospheric world city, & a fun one at that! It isn`t without reason that the city on the Arno has been consistently ranked among the world`s best cities to visit. Young & old, singles & families, culture buffs & gourmets, fashionistas, shoppers & globetrotters can all have a good time in Florence. With Marco Polo Florence you`ll discover one of the world`s great art Meccas. This practical, pocket-sized guide takes you back to the era of the Medici, when the city was home to the world`s most renowned artists. You can admire their sculptures & paintings in the city`s unique museums & churches, before relaxing in the idyllic gardens of one of its mighty palazzi. Take in the magnificent view from the Piazzale Michelangelo & enjoy dolce far niente over your cappuccino on one of the numerous squares in the citta. The Insider Tips propose a visit to the Market where you can join the Florentines for a st&-up lunch at Nerbone, or to the old Teatro del Sale for a real culinary treat. Panels in each chapter propose things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of Florence, recommend places to go for free, & contain tips for rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. The City Walks guide you through the city along well-known thoroughfares as well as unfamiliar alleys: a bus takes you to some great viewpoints, you can shop where the Florentines shop, & when you get to Fiesole the city lies at your feet. Finally the Dos & Don`ts advise to keep calm when looking for a house number & deciding which chic shoes to buy. Marco Polo Florence provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed street atlas inside, a practical plan of bus routes in the back cover, plus a handy pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Marco Polo Handbooks offer expert advice & are aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination
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Florence in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the city in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out city map & street atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the city, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, street atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...

The Michelin Florence City Map – part of Michelin`s growing Laminated City Map series – is ideal for visitors wanting to see the sights & navigate around the city. Points of interest drawn from Michelin Green Guides are described & highlighted on the map for easy sight-seeing. Planned routes & stops can be marked, then wiped off the laminated surface* while the map`s accordion-fold pattern allows for a fast look & even faster refold. Rely on Michelin`s clear mapping & street index for an enjoyable visit.* Use only dry-wipe markers. ...

Florence in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

From Michelangelo`s David, to the Uffizi Gallery, to the world-class eateries dotted around the city, Florence has an abundance of culture that attracts visitors from all over the world. Berlitz Pocket Guide Florence is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that this iconic city has to offer. Inside Florence Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in during your stay in Florence. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the city. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from soaking up culture at one of the city`s many galleries, to sampling some of the local gelato (ice cream). Essential information about the history & culture of Florence. Eating Out covers the city`s best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

Florence Complete Guide with Monumental Map, is a richly illustrated pocket guide. A brief history of the city introduces its monuments, historical city walls, palaces & churches. Indexed street plan pages number & locate 140 famous & less-known buildings, & photographs accompany the text which succinctly explains their rich history. Small & concise this is a perfect guide for someone who wants to know a little bit of most of the historic sights that make Florence so special. ...

The Pocket Rough Guide to Florence is the essential guide to the Tuscan capital, covering all the galleries, museums, monuments & churches, & giving you the run-down on the best hotels, shops, bars & restaurants
- from simple neighbourhood trattorie to some of the finest places in all of Italy. Clearly laid out & perfectly portable, it comes with a full-colour pull-out map that shows you the location of every attraction that's covered in the guide. The easy-to-use Pocket Rough Guide to Florence

Includes:: a Best of Florence section, picking out the city's highlights, plus suggested itineraries to help you to get the most out of every day. Whether you have a weekend or a week to fill, The Pocket Rough Guide to Florence will help you make the most of your trip.


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