Frommer's^® Florence, Tuscany & Umbria, 6th Edition

by John Moretti

• ISBN13: 9780470181928
• ISBN10: 0470181923
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Meticulously researched by our expert author, Frommer's Florence, Tuscany & Umbria is the only guide you need to discover the region's artistic treasures, Renaissance architecture, rustic villages, vineyards, and fabulous shopping. This authoritative guide will reveal the best wines and hearty regional dining, tell you how to rent your own romantic villa, send you on scenic bike tours, and lead you away from the tourist crowds so you can discover the true flavor and leisurely pace of this sunny corner of Italy. We'll show you the best of Florence and its treasure trove of art and architecture, then take you through the medieval alleyways of Siena, along the Chianti Road, and to lovely towns like San Gimignano, Lucca, Assisi, Perugia, and more.Every one of our honest, in-depth hotel reviews is based on a recent personal inspection; every restaurant has been tried personally; and every sight, shop, and stroll was checked out in detail. You'll get the latest trip-planning advice, valuable cultural insights, wonderful tips for venturing off the beaten path, and detailed, accurate maps. With Frommer's in hand, it's a snap to design the Italian adventure that's right for you.

Author Biography

A freelance writer based in Italy, John Moretti has written for The International Herald Tribune, The Independent on Sunday, Italy Daily, The Associated Press, and www.ft.com (Financial Times online). He is the author of Living Abroad in Italy, co-editor of Rome in Detail, and a contributor to Time Out Milan and Time Out Naples city guides.

Table of Contents

List of Maps

What's New in Florence, Tuscany & Umbria

The Best of Florence, Tuscany & Umbria

Planning Your Trip to Tuscany & Umbria

Suggested Itineraries

Settling into Florence: Birthplace of the Renaissance

Exploring Florence

The Chianti, Siena & the Western Hill Towns

Lucca & Northwestern Tuscany

Pisa, Tuscany's Coast & the Maremma

Southern Tuscany

Arezzo & Northeastern Tuscany

Perugia, Assisi & Northern Umbria

Spoleto & Southern Umbria

Tuscany & Umbria in Depth

Useful Terms & Phrases

Index

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