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Meticulously researched by our expert author,
Frommer’s Tuscany & Umbria is the only guide you need to discover the region’s artistic treasures, Renaissance architecture, rustic villages, vineyards, and fabulous shopping. This authoritative guide will reveal the best wines and hearty regional dining, tell you how to rent your own romantic villa, send you on scenic bike tours, and lead you away from the tourist crowds so you can discover the true flavor and leisurely pace of this sunny corner of Italy. We’ll show you the best of Florence and its treasure trove of art and architecture, then take you through the medieval alleyways of Siena, along the Chianti Road, and to lovely towns like San Gimignano, Lucca, Assisi, Perugia, and more.
Every one of our honest, in-depth hotel reviews is based on a recent personal inspection; every restaurant has been tried personally; and every sight, shop, and stroll was checked out in detail. You’ll get the latest trip-planning advice, valuable cultural insights, wonderful tips for venturing off the beaten path, and detailed, accurate maps. With Frommer’s in hand, it’s a snap to design the Italian adventure that’s right for you.
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.- A brand-new chapter of suggested itineraries, including Tuscany in 10 Days for Families and Tuscany in 2 Weeks for Wine Lovers.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. A brand-new chapter of suggested itineraries, including Tuscany in 10 Days for Families and Tuscany in 2 Weeks for Wine Lovers. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Synopsis
'Frommer\'s. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
Expert advice on Florence\'s top cultural sights, Chianti\'s best vineyards, and Tuscany\'s and Umbria\'s don\'t-miss countryside towns.
Outspoken opinions on what\'s worth your time and what\'s not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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About the Author
A freelance writer based in Italy, John Moretti has written for The International Herald Tribune, The Independent on Sunday, Italy Daily, The Associated Press, and www.ft.com (Financial Times online). He is the author of Living Abroad in Italy, co-editor of Rome in Detail, and a contributor to Time Out Milan and Time Out Naples city guides.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in Florence, Tuscany & Umbria.
1 The Best of Florence, Tuscany & Umbria.
2 Planning Your Trip to Tuscany & Umbria.
3 Suggested Itineraries.
4 Settling into Florence: Birthplace of the Renaissance.
5 Exploring Florence.
6 The Chianti, Siena & the Western Hill Towns.
7 Lucca & Northwestern Tuscany.
8 Pisa, Tuscany’s Coast & the Maremma.
9 Southern Tuscany.
10 Arezzo & Northeastern Tuscany.
11 Perugia, Assisi & Northern Umbria.
12 Spoleto & Southern Umbria.
Appendix A: Tuscany & Umbria in Depth.
Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases.
Index.