Synopses & Reviews
Vacationers have traveled to Tuscany and Umbria for centuries, and visitor figures continue to rise. In this newly revised edition of a Cadogan bestseller, Italy experts Facaros and Pauls uncover Tuscany's lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in Europe. The three regions' combination of sheer beauty, wealth, and dastardly doings fired some of the greatest art and literature in the West, by the likes of Dante, Leonardo, Botticelli, and a hundred more. The guide discovers Tuscany, delving into the dense concentration of art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo; absorbing the energy of Siena's frenzied Palio; and taking in the sumptuous vineyards of Chianti. It explores the medieval hill towns of green Umbria--historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley, the newly restored monuments and architecture of Assisi, and the famous cathedral of Orvieto. Finally, the unspoiled landscape of the civilized Marches is covered. The region is fast gaining popularity as an alternative to Tuscany and Umbria; unlike other guides, Cadogan explores its bustling, sparkly seaside resort of Rimini.
Cadogan not only brings this well-known and popular part of Italy to life, but also puts a new slant on the Leaning Tower and digs up some surprising secret gardens along the way.
This guide includes:
*Handpicked itineraries for the discerning nature-lover, art enthusiast, and wine-taster
*Special chapter on Florence, capital of Tuscany, with extensive listings and expert guidance through its many museums, churches, and galleries
*Menu reader, useful vocabulary, and comprehensive travel and practical advice to help visitors enjoy la dolce vita to the full
Review
"Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, guidebook writers
par excellence."
--The Independent (UK)
"Cadogan Guides are all-purpose travel books which are designed for independent travelers and address all budgets. They include information on-out-of-the-way jewels, as well as more famous destinations and give background facts which will enhance your visit."
--Chattanooga Free Press (US)
"One of our favorite travel series, Cadogan Guides are British imports with a distinct personality. Authors have lived and traveled for years in the regions they cover and bring an in-depth knowledge of local history and culture to their guides."
--www.travellersbookstore.com (US)
Synopsis
Across Italy's shapely midriff, Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches together make up the springtime land of the Renaissance. This period lingers on, both in the art that fills the palazzi and churches, and in the gentle landscapes that have scarcely changed since Perugino and Ghirlandaio painted them. Old rivals Florence, Siena, Perugia, Orvieto and the other former city states have settled down and perfected themselves as art cities, to the extent that even the cake shops have frescoed ceilings. Whether you want to meander down the wine roads of Chianti, follow the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, find a secret garden or steep your imagination in Medici decadence, Cadogan's classic, witty and thoroughly updated guide will show you the way.
This guide contains: practical travel advice; over 600 hand-picked places to stay; more than 600 restaurants, bars & cafes; 53 maps & plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; detailed itineraries for the discerning nature-lover, art enthusiast & wine-taster.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 682-683) and index.
Synopsis
Uncover Tuscany's lavish natural beauty and some of the most enchanting landscapes in Europe.
About the Author
Dana Facaros and
Michael Pauls lived in a tiny Umbrian hilltop village with their children for 3 years, and currently reside in the Lot, France.
Table of Contents
Photo Essay; Introduction; History & Art; Trends in Taste; Food and Drink; Travel; Practical A-Z; Florence; Chianti and the Mugello; The Vadarno, Prato and Pistoia; Lucca, the Garfagnana and Lunigiana; The Tuscan Coast; Siena; Hill Towns West of Siena; Southern Tuscany; Arezzo and its Province; Perugia, Lake Trasimeno, Assisi; Northern Umbria; The Valle Umbra: Spello to Spoleto;
The Tiber Valley: Todi, Orvieto, Amelia; The Valnerina: Narni to Norcia; The Marches; Glossary; Charts; Language; Further Reading; Index; Maps