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Blue Guide Florence
The eleventh edition of this accessible, scholarly guide to the city of the Renaissance. An essential handbook for any traveller who wants fully to understand the aesthetic impact of Florence on world history. Completely updated, this edition contains superb plans and illustrations of painting, architecture and sculpture, and includes fully updated coverage of the most […]
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The eleventh edition of this accessible, scholarly guide to the city of the Renaissance. An essential handbook for any traveller who wants fully to understand the aesthetic impact of Florence on world history. Completely updated, this edition contains superb plans and illustrations of painting, architecture and sculpture, and includes fully updated coverage of the most recent developments at the Uffizi and other significant sites. There is also detailed coverage of where to stay and eat.
The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent traveller as well as for all students of history, art, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource.
Alta Macadam is a long-standing author of Italian Blue Guides.
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Additional Information
| Author | Alta Macadam |
|---|---|
| Edition | 11 |
| Illustration Type (Print) | Two-colour with photographs, diagrams, site plans and a section of full-colour maps. |
| ISBN (Digital) | 9781910480687 |
| ISBN (print) | 9781905131754 |
| Print Pages | 408 |
| Publication Year | 2017 |
Amazon customer via Amazon –
Still the best and most thorough series of guide books around. The Florence volume is a worthy member of the series.
cubby43 via Amazon –
These are great guides.
im already a fan of the blue guide rome which has been a great source of knowledge for me during 2 trips to rome, i now have the florence guide and its equally superb, i love the way everything is described, the language is very thorough, these are very, very well written guides, theyre not big on glossy pictures but have a great deal of substance, much more than other guides, they do contain great floor plans of important churches etc, also they have maps of the cities within, a pleasing touch is diagrams and illustrations of famous buildings,, these are top quality guides and will always be my first port of call whenever i want to look something up
Blue Sky via Amazon –
In the tradition of the Blue Guides, a superb compendium that provides a definitive guide to this magical city. Fully versed in Florence’s history, the logistics of touring and Italian culture. Excellent and deep review which will serve well any traveler.
amachinist via Amazon –
Fully on Florence and More.
As always, the Blue Guide on Florence holds up to the series’ high standards. The guide begins with a historical sketch including an in depth history of the Renaissance. Unsure of who is whom in the Medici family? This Florence Blue Guide provides a complete family tree! There are maps, diagrams, photos, a glossary and detailed index as well as suggestions for lodging and dining. Much welcome information is provided on each famous sight including special tips on ticket purchases. For example, there is both a telephone number and OFFICIAL on-line booking service for the Uffizi Gallery. The guide warns that other booking services should be avoided due to their extra fees. That sure is a helpful tip!