Florence & Tuscany - Undertstand Florence & Tuscany and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the History, The Tuscan Way of Life, The Tuscan Table, Tuscany on Page & Screen, Art & Architecture, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Florence & Tuscany guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, art and food to flights, public transport, cli-mate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on plagues, plotting and patronage – Tuscany’s wild history
• info on Tuscany’s seasonally driven, flavour charged food
• full coverage of the region’s Gothic glories, Renaissance masterpieces and unmatched ar-tistic heritage
• details on the Tuscan way of life – family, fashion and tradition

Coverage includes: History, The Tuscan Way of Life, The Tuscan Table, Tuscany on Page & Screen, Art & Architecture, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.