Fodor's Florence's 25 Best, 6th Edition
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Author: Fodor'sEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-06
ISBN: 1400017610
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Fodor's
Book Reviews of Fodor's Florence's 25 Best, 6th Edition
Book Review: The Best of Florence....
Summary: 5 Stars
Recently, my husband and I visited Florence and during our stay in this capital of the Tuscany Region of Italy we used this guide. Fodor's products generally are very good and this guide was no exception. Full of color pictures, descriptions of the highlights, and tips regarding visiting the sites (and to which sites you need to book early for)as well as when the sites are open and if they are handicapped accessible are all there. It was obvious from looking at this "Top 25" book that even with a five day stay that we would not see it all, so a guide like this was essential. If you are a visual person and need the pictures, like I do, this guide gives you a real sense of what the sites are like so that you can choose those sites wisely and according to your tastes.
What I have found in using any guide, is ignore what everyone tells you is a "must see" as "must sees" can vary widely depending on taste. I personally love art, so for me visiting Accademia to see Michelangelo's "David" was a "must see", as was the Uffizi, which houses Boticelli's "Birth of Venus" and many pieces of Renaissance art. The book also outlines many of the churches, including the parish church of the Medici Family, which also has works commissioned by them, including the pulpit by Donatello and Staircase by Michelangelo. There is a section also of the Duomo as well as one of our favorite stops to Santa Croce and the beautiful tomb of Michelangelo. Also entombed there is Galileo & Machiavelli. Many of the Piazzas are also listed in the book, including my favorite, Piazza della Signoria, with it's beautiful sculptures, including Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women.
There is a section on hotels as well as restaurants but we basically already had decided on a hotel and restaurants are fun to choose as you walk the city in the evening strolling down little alleyways following that fabulous smell. If you like to plan ahead on the food though, it is here.
The "need to know" section was very useful, including when to go, average temperatures, what festivals are happening, useful websites to help you plan your trip, internet cafes sites, information about electricity voltage, how much it costs to use the restroom facilities (not ample-use a cafe restroom) and a short section on useful phrases.
At the end of the book, cleverly hidden in a plastic pouch is your own pull out map of the city.
The book is small enough to fit into an ample purse if you need it.
This was our first trip to Florence and we found this guide to be one of the best for our trip to this area of Italy.
I would most definitely look at more of Fodor's Top 25 Series books when the need arises again. They are well put together, with all the essentials you need.
One thing that I did find out my own that I did not see in the book was a tour company that took you to the Tuscan Countryside for the day. The company was called Artviva. Though not a frugal day, it was one of the highlights of our trip and we visited Siena, San Gimignano and visited a wine estate and had lunch in the vineyard. Would have loved to seen this added (you can however read about these areas in the book). If you have a chance to go to this area, that is definitely a worthwhile trip as well-and you can do an internet search for more specifics on more tours that they offer.
All and all a great book and highly recommended!
Summary of Fodor's Florence's 25 Best, 6th Edition
25 Best Bets in Florence - Plus a Full Color, Pull-Out Map And the Best of the RestBest museums and galleries ? Best Renaissance structures ? Best Tuscan cuisine ? Best bags, gloves, and shoes
Everything you need to explore Florence.
·Top lodging and dining picks for every budget
·The Renaissance classics?Il Duomo, Il Campanile, and the palazzi Pitti and Medici-Riccardi
·Follow in the steps of Michelangelo, from Casa Buonarroti, his home, to David, his most famous sculpture
·What kids want: gelato in every imaginable flavor, Fiorentina soccer matches, canoe rides on the Arno
·Great spots for Tuscany's favorite food and wine, including bistecca alla fiorentina, crostini, and Chianti classico
·Side trips to Siena, Pisa, and the Tuscan countryside
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