Insight Guides Tuscany

by Muscat, Cathy

• ISBN13: 9789812584076
• ISBN10: 9812584072
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-15
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Featuring the same portable and user-friendly format as the Insight City Guides and drawing on the best features of the original Insight Guides, the all-new Insight Regional Guide is filled with insightful writing, lavish full-colour photography and provides greater emphasis on practical information to create the most complete portable regional travel guide..Magazine-style articles.Lively essays written by local writers on culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations of must-see-site - plus maps and floor plans.Restaurant listings at the end of each chapter."Best of" section highlighting attractions, walks, activities for children and families, festivals and events, cafes, pubs, bars and more.Bonus pull-out Touring Map with tour suggestions and full-colour photos.Tabbed Travel Tips section for quick reference.Comfortable, rounded spine makes these volumes ideal for use on the go

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Tuscan Miracle	p. 15
History
The Making of Tuscany	p. 17
Decisive Dates	p. 34
Features
Tuscany Today	p. 37
Renaissance Art	p. 43
Architectural Treasures	p. 54
Wild Tuscany	p. 61
A Taste of Tuscany	p. 67
Places
Introduction	p. 77
The City of Florence	p. 83
Around Florence	p. 113
Pistoia Province	p. 123
Lucca and the Versilia	p. 133
The Garfagnana and Lunigiana	p. 143
Pisa and Environs	p. 155
Livorno and the Maremma Pisana	p. 167
Isola d'Elba	p. 177
Volterra and the Colline Metallifere	p. 185
San Gimignano and Chianti Country	p. 193
Siena	p. 205
South of Siena	p. 217
Grosseto and the Maremma	p. 233
Arezzo and Eastern Tuscany	p. 245
Photo Features
Gli Uffizi	p. 100
Palazzo Pitti and Giardino di Boboli	p. 104
The Accademia	p. 108
The Bargello	p. 110
The Chianti Wine Trail	p. 202
The Passion of the Palio	p. 214
Information Panels
Roman Tuscany	p. 20
Foreign Writers in Tuscany	p. 28
Literary Classics	p. 53
Nature Parks	p. 64
Villas and Gardens	p. 116
Taking the Waters	p. 128
Nectar of the Gods	p. 196
Etruscan Art	p. 224
Travel Tips
Transport
Getting There	p. 258
By Air	p. 258
By Rail	p. 258
By Road	p. 258
Getting Around	p. 259
On Arrival	p. 259
By Train	p. 259
By Coach	p. 260
Tuscan Island Ferries	p. 260
City Transport	p. 260
Driving	p. 261
Accommodation
Choosing a Hotel	p. 262
Agriturismo and Rural Stays	p. 262
Villa and Apartment Rentals	p. 263
Castles and Monasteries	p. 264
Youth Hostels and Camping	p. 264
Florence	p. 265
Around Florence	p. 267
Pistoia Province	p. 268
Lucca and the Versilia	p. 269
Garfagnana and Lunigiana	p. 270
Pisa and Environs	p. 271
Livorno and the Maremma Pisana	p. 272
Isola d'Elba	p. 272
Volterra and Environs	p. 272
San Gimignano and Chianti Country	p. 273
Siena	p. 274
South of Siena	p. 275
Grosseto and the Maremma	p. 276
Arezzo and Eastern Tuscany	p. 277
Activities
Art and Architecture	p. 278
Sightseeing	p. 278
Music, Ballet and Opera	p. 279
Theatre and Cinema	p. 279
Nightlife	p. 279
Festivals	p. 280
Sports and Outdoor Activities	p. 281
Shopping	p. 284
Children	p. 287
Spas	p. 287
A-Z
Business Hours	p. 288
Climate	p. 288
Crime and Safety	p. 288
Customs	p. 289
Disabled Travellers	p. 289
Electricity	p. 289
Embassies	p. 289
Emergency Numbers	p. 289
Health and Medical Care	p. 290
Money	p. 291
Postal Services	p. 292
Public Holidays	p. 292
Telecommunications	p. 292
Tourist Information	p. 292
Websites	p. 293
Language
Basic Communication	p. 294
Menu Decoder	p. 295
Further Reading
Art and History	p. 298
Travel Companions	p. 298
Maps
Tuscany
Florence
Around Florence	p. 114
Pistoia	p. 124
Pistoia Province	p. 126
Lucca	p. 134
Versilia, the Garfagnana and Lunigiana	p. 144
Pisa	p. 156
Around Pisa, Livorno and the Maremma Pisana	p. 160
Isola d'Elba	p. 178
Volterra and the Colline Metallifere	p. 186
San Gimignano and Chianti Country	p. 194
Siena	p. 206
South of Siena	p. 218
Grosseto and the Maremma	p. 234
Arezzo	p. 246
Eastern Tuscany	p. 248
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