FLORENCE. “Pocket Rough Guide“

Whether you plan to gawp at Michelangelo's David, admire the view from hilltop San Miniato al Monte or relax over apertivi in the Oltrano neighbourhood, Pocket Rough Guide Florence will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Areas covered include: Piazza del Duomo; Pizza della Signoria; San Lorenzo; west of the centre, including Ognissanti; Oltrano; the city outskirts; Fiesole. Attractions include: The Uffizi; Santa Croce; The Duomo; Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella; Capella Brancacci; Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio; Mercato Centrale; Palazzo Pitti; The Bargello; Museo dell'Opera del Duomo; San Lorenzo and Medici tombs; Santo Spirito; San Miniato al Monte, and many more.

• Day-trips - venture further afield to the hill-town Fiesole, within easy reach of Florence.
• Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget.
• Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, tourist information, festivals and events, and more.
• Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section and glossary.