Tuscany Footprint Travel Guides

by RebeccaFord (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  Footprint's full-colour guide to Tuscany takes you to the home to rolling hills and vineyards, sunflowers and cypress trees, atmospheric alleyways and historic towns, and of course Florence; the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then there are the exquisite hill towns, such as Cortona, medieval Siena and the perfectly preserved Lucca and Arezzo. The list of world class sights in endless, from Pisa's Leaning Tower to San Gimignano's medieval 'skyscrapers'. And, if you tire of art, you can follow wine trails in Chianti, go walking in the sleepy Garfanana, or ride horses in the wild Maremma. Including a unique Popout map to help you get around, you won't need to pack anything else! One of Italy's most loved areas, this book covers Siena, Florence, Arezzo and Pisa as well as the Southern Hill Towns and Maremma coast Details of the festivals and events that bring this Medieval region to life Coverage of the best villas, agriturismi, B&Bs, homestays and camping Author's favourite walking tour of Florence Special features on the Tufa towns and The Garfagnana and the marble mountains