Florence and Tuscany (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
by Adele Evans, Christopher Catling
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Author: Adele Evans, Christopher CatlingContributor: Emma Jones
Contributor: Roberta Kedzierski
Edition: Turtleback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-20
ISBN: 0756615402
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: DK Travel
Product features:
- Product Details:Turtleback: 336 pages
- Publisher: DK Travel (March 20, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0756615402, ISBN-13: 978-0756615406
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches, Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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Book Review: The best overall guide available
Summary: 4 Stars
There is no such thing as the perfect guidebook, but after 13 years of using them I've been most impressed by the Eyewitness series. I used the Rome book in college when I went there for 6 weeks, the London book when I lived in the UK for two years, and I bought the latest edition of the Rome and Florence/Tuscany books this year for my Italian honeymoon. I also brought along Rick Steves and Blue Guide to field-test them, but I used Eyewitness the most by a long shot. Rick Steves is very good for practical travel tips, but little else. Blue Guides are very good for historical/artistic/architectural detail, but they can be cumbersome and aren't the easiest to use while traveling. I made a point to notice which guides other travelers were using around Italy, and I saw Eyewitness guides far more than any other, carried in an amazing variety of language editions by travelers from all over the world.
Eyewitness guides are colorful, filled with photos, easy to carry, user-friendly, and they have great city maps. They provide a comprehensive overview that lets you decide what you want to see. They're also very durable and hold up extremely well in the rain. Foldout covers on front and back provide very handy bookmarks. They have their downsides too, of course: the restaurant and hotel recommendations are hit and miss (as with most guidebooks), the books are not always updated annually, and the short Italian dictionary in the back is all but useless.
This book will guide you to the places you most want to see in and around Florence. It won't tell you a lot about them when you get there, but for many travelers it's more than enough. I like to have more historical, artistic and architectural detail handy when I travel to a place like Italy, so I also travel with the much more detailed Blue Guides. If you're only going to bring one guidebook, I recommend Eyewitness.
Summary of Florence and Tuscany (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
There is something for just about everyone in Florence and Tuscany. From viewing some of the world's greatest Renaissance art to wandering around designer boutiques. Discover a whole new side of Florence and Tuscany with the Eyewitness Travel Guide. This guide will give you practical information without any hassle. All of the important towns and other places to visit are described individually. Within each town or city, there is detailed information on important buildings and other sites. Make the most of your trip with the Eyewitness Travel Guide.Florence Books
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