Tuscany

by Simonis, Damien

• ISBN13: 9780864427335
• ISBN10: 0864427336
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

-- illustrated section on the region's world-famous food and wine specialities
-- fascinating coverage of Tuscan art and architecture from the Etruscans to the Uffizi
-- special guide to the walks in the spectacular countryside of the Apuan Alps and the region's national parks
-- all you need to know about where to stay, from pensioni and alberghi to hiring a villa
-- the pick of the region's eating options whatever your budget
-- user-friendly Italian language chapter, including Tuscan pronunciation

Table of Contents

The Author	5	(1)
This Book	6	(1)
Foreword	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(2)
Facts About Tuscany	13	(35)
History	13	(9)
Geography	22	(1)
Climate	22	(1)
Ecology & Environment	23	(1)
Flora	23	(1)
Fauna	24	(1)
Government & Politics	24	(1)
Economy	25	(1)
Population & People	26	(1)
Education	26	(1)
Arts	27	(18)
Society & Culture	45	(1)
Religion	46	(1)
Language	47	(1)
Facts for the Visitor	48	(48)
Suggested Itineraries	48	(1)
Planning	49	(2)
Responsible Tourism	51	(1)
Tourist Offices	51	(1)
Visas & Documents	52	(3)
Embassies & Consulates	55	(2)
Customs	57	(1)
Money	57	(3)
Post & Communications	60	(4)
Internet Resources	64	(1)
Books	65	(2)
Newspapers & Magazines	67	(1)
Radio	67	(1)
TV	68	(1)
Video Systems	68	(1)
Photography	68	(1)
Time	68	(1)
Electricity	68	(1)
Weights & Measures	68	(1)
Laundry	68	(1)
Toilets	69	(1)
Health	69	(3)
Women Travellers	72	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	73	(1)
Disabled Travellers	73	(1)
Senior Travellers	74	(1)
Travel with Children	74	(1)
Useful Organisations	74	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	75	(1)
Legal Matters	75	(1)
Business Hours	76	(1)
Public Holidays	76	(1)
The Tuscan Table	77	(9)
Special Events	86	(1)
Activities	87	(1)
Courses	88	(1)
Work	88	(1)
Accommodation	89	(3)
Food	92	(1)
Drinks	92	(1)
Entertainment	93	(1)
Shopping	94	(2)
Tuscany on Foot	96	(7)
Getting There & Away	103	(16)
Air	103	(7)
Land	110	(7)
Sea	117	(1)
Organised Tours	117	(2)
Getting Around	119	(5)
Air	119	(1)
Bus	119	(1)
Train	119	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	120	(2)
Bicycle	122	(1)
Hitching	122	(1)
Boat	122	(1)
Local Transport	122	(1)
Organised Tours	123	(1)
Florence (Firenze)	124	(65)
History	124	(1)
Orientation	125	(1)
Information	126	(14)
Things to See & Do	140	(27)
Activities	167	(1)
Courses	168	(1)
Organised Tours	169	(1)
Special Events	169	(1)
Places to Stay	169	(5)
Places to Eat	174	(6)
Entertainment	180	(5)
Shopping	185	(1)
Getting There & Away	186	(1)
Getting Around	187	(2)
Around Florence	189	(13)
Fiesole	189	(1)
Settignano	190	(1)
The Medici Villas	191	(1)
The Mugello	191	(1)
East of Florence	192	(1)
The Chianti Region	192	(3)
Prato	195	(3)
Pistoia	198	(2)
West of Florence	200	(2)
North-Western Tuscany	202	(29)
Lucca	202	(6)
East of Lucca	208	(4)
The Garfagnana	212	(2)
Pisa	214	(7)
Viareggio	221	(3)
South of Viareggio	224	(1)
La Versilia	225	(3)
Lunigiana	228	(1)
Apuan Alps	229	(2)
Central Coast	231	(11)
Livorno (Leghorn)	231	(5)
Around Livorno	236	(1)
The Etruscan Coast	236	(6)
Elba	242	(11)
Portoferraio	245	(2)
Around Portoferraio	247	(1)
West to Marciana Marina	247	(1)
Marciana Marina & the West	247	(1)
Marciana & the West Coast	248	(1)
Marina di Campo	248	(1)
Capoliveri & the South-East	249	(1)
Porto Azzurro	250	(1)
The North-East	250	(2)
Minor Islands	252	(1)
Southern Tuscany	253	(13)
Grosseto	253	(2)
Around Grosseto	255	(1)
North to Massa Marittima	255	(1)
Massa Marittima	255	(2)
The Coast	257	(3)
Monte Argentario	260	(1)
The Islands	261	(1)
The Road to Rome	262	(1)
Inland & Etruscan Sites	262	(4)
Central Tuscany	266	(39)
Siena	266	(17)
Around Siena	283	(4)
San Gimignano	287	(4)
Volterra	291	(3)
South of Volterra	294	(1)
Southern Siena Province	295	(10)
Eastern Tuscany	305	(12)
Arezzo	305	(4)
North-East of Arezzo	309	(1)
The Casentino Region	310	(3)
South of Arezzo	313	(4)
Language	317	(7)
Food	321	(3)
Glossary	324	(8)
Index	332
Text	332	(3)
Boxed Text	335