Let Marco Polo Florence guide you around this beautiful city.
Explore Florence with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Florence has to offer.
Inside this guide you will find:
Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city
Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Florence experience
Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip
Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Florence. From magnificent art to delightful cafes, you can experience all of Florence's unique character with these personal tours
Florence in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Florence includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip
Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations
Useful Italian phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by
Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is a wonderfully preserved city with a wealth of unique artistic and architectural treasures. And beyond this glorious cultural heritage you can explore elegant shopping streets, soak up the sun in the beautiful squares, gather round to listen to street musicians or enjoy the incredible local cuisine. A weekend in Florence is a feast for all the senses and no one leaves disappointed.
Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Florence to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Florence has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
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Höhe: 188 mm
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Dicke: 12 mm
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978-1-914515-81-1 (9781914515811)
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Marco Polo Top Highlights
2 Top 10 highlights
Best of Florence
8 ...when it rains
9 ...on a budget
10 ...with children
11 ...classic experiences
Get to know Florence
14 Discover Florence
17 At a glance
18 Understand Florence
21 True or false?
24 Sightseeing
28 Southern San Giovanni
42 Northern San Giovanni
48 Santa Maria Novella
52 Santa Croce
56 Oltrarno
60 Other sights
64 Around Florence
66 Eating & Drinking
80 Shopping
94 Going Out
Active & Relaxed
108 Sport & wellness
110 Festivals & events
112 Sleep well
Discovery Tours
118 The heart of the city
121 Bridges, palaces, gardens... and city views
125 By bus to San Domenico and Fiesole
129 Shopping, Florentine style
Good to know
132 City Break Basics
Arrival, Getting around, Emergencies, Essentials, Weather
140 Italian Words & Phrases
Don't be lost for words
142 Holiday vibes
Books, films, music & blogs
144 Travel Pursuit
The Marco Polo holiday quiz
148 Dos & Don'ts
How to avoid slip-ups & blunders