Fodor's Florence, Tuscany and Umbria, 4th Edition: The Complete Guide with the Best of the Art Treasures and Hill Towns (Travel Guide)

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Artistic riches, romantic vistas, ancient spas, magical hill towns, Etruscan ruins -- what to see in the time you have
16 mix-and-match itineraries, Renaissance-quarter walks, wine country drives, side trips to castles, gardens, and abbeys
Where to shop, from Ferragamo boutiques to street markets
The Palio, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and parks


Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Luxurious villas, classic pensioni, stylish city hotels, country farmhouses, seaside B&Bs, monastic lodgings
Family-run trattorias, elegant terrace restaurants, wine bars, rustic osterie, piazza cafés and the best gelato


Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents


27 pages of maps and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures and Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Tour to the Marches
Further reading, videos to watch
Complete index