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Florence & Tuscany Lonely Planet Guide

The Florence & Tuscany Lonely Planet Guide is their most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences.Marvel at masterpieces in the Uffizi Gallery, zoom down the Etruscan Coast and sunbathe on a stunning Elba beach; all with your trusted travel companion.

Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”

Tuscany is a region in central Italy. Its capital, Florence, is home to some of the world’s most recognizable Renaissance art and architecture, including Michelangelo’s “David” statue, Botticelli’s works in the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo basilica. Its diverse natural landscape encompasses the rugged Apennine Mountains, the island of Elba’s beaches on the Tyrrhenian Sea and Chianti’s olive groves and vineyards.

Inside:

• Lonely Planet’s Top Picks – a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them
• Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – whether it’s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics
• Eating and drinking – get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try
• Toolkit – all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel
• Colour maps and images throughout
• Language – essential phrases and language tips
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Florence, Siena, Montepulciano, Alta Maremma, Citta del Tufo, Livorno, Etruscan Coast, Elba, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, Val di Chiana and more!