
Florence Like a Local
By the People Who Call It Home
DK Travel(Author)
DK Travel (Publisher)
Published on 1. May 2025
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-241-71980-0 (ISBN)
Description
This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the Renaissance treasures that define Florence, you'll find hidden dive bars, community gardens and mini basement galleries hosting fashion events - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:
The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals
6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as street food and swimming spots
A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Florence
Helpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights
A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit
Compiled by three proud locals, and revised and updated for 2025, this stylish travel guide is packed with Florence's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.
Whether you're a restless Florentine on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Florence Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.
About Like A Local:
These giftable and collectable guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home.
Looking for another guide to Florence? Discover's DK's range of travel guides, from Top 10s that'll fit in your pocket to comprehensive guides perfect for long trips.
The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals
6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as street food and swimming spots
A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Florence
Helpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights
A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit
Compiled by three proud locals, and revised and updated for 2025, this stylish travel guide is packed with Florence's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.
Whether you're a restless Florentine on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Florence Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.
About Like A Local:
These giftable and collectable guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home.
Looking for another guide to Florence? Discover's DK's range of travel guides, from Top 10s that'll fit in your pocket to comprehensive guides perfect for long trips.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 185 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-71980-0 (9780241719800)
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E-Book
05/2025
DK Eyewitness Travel
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Book
10/2022
DK Travel
€36.08
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