Lonely Planet Florence

by Simonis, Damien

• ISBN13: 9780864427854
• ISBN10: 0864427859
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

From the Duomo to the Galleria degli Uffizi, this new guide leads the way.
-- 16 page full-colour section on the history and development of Florentine painting and sculpture
-- where to shop till you drop -- from gold and handmade paper to designer factory outlets
-- details of where to sleep and eat to suit all tastes and budgets
-- insight into contemporary Florence, from horse racing and football to opera and nightclubs
-- exciting day trips into the Tuscan countryside including Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca and Pisa

Table of Contents

The Author	3	(1)
This Book	4	(1)
Foreword	5	(4)
Introduction	9	(2)
Facts About Florence	11	(34)
History	11	(15)
Geography	26	(1)
Climate	27	(1)
Ecology & Environment	27	(1)
Government & Politics	27	(1)
Economy	28	(1)
Population & People	29	(1)
Education	29	(1)
Arts	29	(13)
Society & Conduct	42	(1)
Religion	42	(3)
Painting & Sculpture in Florence	45	(20)
Painting	48	(12)
Sculpture	60	(5)
Facts for the Visitor	65	(31)
When to Go	65	(1)
Orientation	65	(1)
Maps	66	(1)
Documents	67	(2)
Embassies & Consulates	69	(2)
Customs	71	(1)
Money	71	(4)
Post & Communications	75	(5)
Internet Resources	80	(1)
Books	80	(3)
Newspapers & Magazines	83	(1)
Radio & TV	83	(1)
Video Systems	84	(1)
Photography & Video	84	(1)
Time	84	(1)
Electricity	85	(1)
Weights & Measures	85	(1)
Laundry	85	(1)
Toilets	85	(1)
Left Luggage	85	(1)
Health	85	(2)
Women Travellers	87	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	87	(1)
Disabled Travellers	88	(1)
Senior Travellers	89	(1)
Florence for Children	89	(1)
Libraries	89	(1)
Universities	89	(1)
Cultural Centres	90	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	91	(1)
Legal Matters	92	(1)
Business Hours	92	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	92	(2)
Doing Business	94	(1)
Work	94	(2)
Getting There & Away	96	(14)
Air	96	(5)
Bus	101	(2)
Train	103	(3)
Car & Motorcycle	106	(2)
Bicycle	108	(1)
Hitching	108	(1)
Organised Tours	108	(1)
Travel Agencies	109	(1)
Getting Around	110	(6)
The Airports	110	(1)
Public Transport	111	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	112	(2)
Taxi	114	(1)
Bicycle & Moped	114	(1)
Walking	115	(1)
Organised Trous	115	(1)
Things to see & Do	116	(43)
Piazza Del Duomo & Around	117	(4)
From The Duomo to Piazza Della Signoria	121	(5)
Piazza Della Signoria	126	(3)
The Uffizi	129	(4)
Santa Maria Novella & Around	133	(3)
San Lorenzo Area	136	(3)
San Macro Area	139	(3)
Santa Crore Area	142	(4)
Oltrarno	146	(9)
North of the Old City	155	(1)
South of the Old City	155	(1)
Activities	156	(1)
Cycling	156	(1)
Swimming	156	(3)
Courses	157	(2)
Places to Stay	159	(7)
Budget	160	(2)
Mid-Range	162	(1)
Top End	163	(1)
Landmark Trust	164	(1)
Short-Term Rental	164	(1)
Long-Term Rental	164	(2)
Places To Eat	166	(14)
Food	166	(4)
Drinks	170	(3)
Budget	173	(4)
Mid-Range	177	(2)
Top End	179	(1)
Gelaterie	179	(1)
Self-Catering	179	(1)
Entertainment	180	(8)
Pubs & Bars	180	(2)
Live Music	182	(1)
Discos/Clubs	183	(2)
Gay & Lesbian Venues	185	(1)
Classical Music & Opera	185	(1)
Cinemas	185	(1)
Theatre & Dance	185	(3)
Shopping	188	(9)
Art Galleries	188	(1)
Art Prints & Posters	188	(1)
Books	188	(1)
Ceramics	189	(1)
Cigarettes	189	(1)
Clothing & Fashion	190	(1)
Crafts	191	(1)
Department Stores	192	(1)
Food & Drink	193	(1)
Gold & Jewellery	193	(1)
Leather	193	(1)
Markets	194	(1)
Miscellaneous	195	(1)
Music	195	(1)
Musical Instruments	195	(1)
Paper & Stationery	195	(1)
Perfume	195	(1)
Pharmacy	195	(1)
Photography	195	(1)
Shoes	196	(1)
Souvenirs	196	(1)
Toys	196	(1)
Watches	196	(1)
Excusions	197	(15)
Accommodation	197	(1)
Getting Around	197	(1)
Around Florence	197	(2)
North of Florence	199	(1)
East of Florence	199	(1)
West of Florence	199	(3)
The Chianti Region	202	(2)
Siena	204	(4)
San Gimignano	208	(1)
Volterra	208	(1)
Lucca	209	(1)
Pisa	209	(3)
Language	212	(6)
Glossary	218	(6)
Index	224	(1)
Text	224	(4)
Boxed Text	228	(1)
Map Section	229