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Strolling Around Florence

Author : Irene Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781520479316
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book Strolling Around Florence written by Irene Reid and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-04 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy exploring Florence in beautiful Tuscany. Florence was the centre of the art Renaissance but also a place of political intrigue. The powerful families vied with each other to gain control of this extraordiary city with many plots, murders, and revolts. Explore the streets of the old town, stroll along the Arno, and of course visit the museums to see all the legendary masterpieces. There are five self-guided walks, and each one will take you step-by-step into the most interesting parts of Florence. They include maps of each walk section to make navigation as easy as possible. Excerpt from the book: "Those of us with a more morbid taste will gaze at Galileo's finger which seems to be making a rather rude gesture, perhaps to Rome for taking nearly 400 years to believe his theories. The museum seems to be gathering bits of Galileo, as they have his thumb, index, and middle finger - that's almost a hand!!"

Strolling through Florence

Author : Mario Erasmo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786722763
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Strolling through Florence written by Mario Erasmo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To walk through Florence is to step into one of the most remarkable histories of any European city. From its establishment by Julius Caesar in the first century BC, through its Golden Age at the epicentre of the Italian Renaissance, to its position as an iconic cultural destination in the twenty-first century, Florence is a small city that packs a lot of punch. This is the city of Dante and Boccaccio, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, the Medici, Botticelli, Donatello and the `Mad Monk' Savonarola. Their stories permeate every corner of Florence, but the city's contemporary scene is just as alluring, from cutting edge art and fashion to food. It is only by exploring Florence on foot that the visitor can truly experience everything the city has to offer.

Strolling Around Florence

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (955 download)

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Strolling through Florence

Author : Franco Ciarleglio
Publisher : Edizioni Polistampa
ISBN 13 : 9788890109218
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Strolling through Florence written by Franco Ciarleglio and published by Edizioni Polistampa. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who love to travel and discover the true soul of a city, they know that nothing is better than looking for unusual stories, legends and tales, better if told by city dwellers. This book by Franco Ciarleglio gathers 56 stories on Florence in Middle Age and Renaissance, as a result from a great study on ancient texts found in the historical archives of the city. A book easy to read which can also be used as a tour guide. There are maps of the city center, showing the entire route of the "stroll", and of the ancient walls since Roman times until today.

Florencewalks

Author : Anne Holler
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466865881
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Florencewalks written by Anne Holler and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of Florence's art is not in her world-famous museums but in her streets, and those treasures can only be seen by those who explore this lovely, medieval city on foot. The four intimate walking tours in Florencewalks lead you through centuries of Italian history and architecture--around corners that hide marble gods and goddesses, down hushed alleys pervaded by the aroma of spices and pastas, out onto sun-washed piazzas flanked by churches and palazzos and open-air markets. Easily completed in a morning of afternoon, each walk includes plenty of spots along the way to sit and read, rest, or browse. In addition to maps of each walk, and more than thirty photographs, Florencewalks also contains a detailed section of visitor information and advice, a concise chronology of the city's history, an index, and a list of particularly special trattorias, wine bars, and shops.

Florence. Walking through food and culture

Author : Fabio Picchi
Publisher : Giunti
ISBN 13 : 8809815394
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Florence. Walking through food and culture written by Fabio Picchi and published by Giunti. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating, exciting, out of the ordinary walks to discover Florence’s deepest soul guided by the narration of Fabio Picchi, with his vision of chef, a grand connoisseur of the earth’s bounties and human events.Photographies by James O’Mara, illustrations by Giulio Picchi, artistic and historical contributions by Stella Rudolph, translation by Faith Willinger.

Florence Walking Guide

Author : Jeanne Oelerich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781882546190
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (461 download)

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Download or read book Florence Walking Guide written by Jeanne Oelerich and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking is the best way to experience a city's sights, sounds, history, and culture. These detailed yet convenient pocket guides make walking in Florence or Rome fun and safe. Easy-to-follow maps pinpoint museums, restaurants, parks, shopping destinations, and historical sites along four walks in Florence and six in Rome. For every point of interest, additional information about the site is provided, and restaurant recommendations are included. Useful information such as local "dos and don'ts," historical background, weather, and a restaurant bill and tipping guide are provided. Detailed maps of the most popular museums offer assistance navigating, among others, the Uffizi and Bargello in Florence and the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's in Rome.

Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 164171414X
Total Pages : 866 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (417 download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany. Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.

DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 074404703X
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divine cuisine and spectacular art await in Florence and Tuscany Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel e-guide makes sure you experience all that this region has to offer. The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is filled with architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Yet the countryside is just as mesmerizing, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast. Our recently updated e-guide brings Florence and Tuscany to life, transporting you there like no other travel e-guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Florence and Tuscany's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of Florence and Tuscany, from Santa Croce to Oltrarno, Central Tuscany to Southwest Tuscany Touring the country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Italy.

Mona Lisa

Author : Dianne Hales
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451658966
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Mona Lisa written by Dianne Hales and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book rests on the premise that the woman in the painting "Mona Lisa" is indeed the person identified in its earliest description: Lisa Gherardini (1479-1542), wife of the Florence merchant Francesco del Giocondo. Dianne Hales has followed facts from the Florence State Archives, to the squalid street where Mona Lisa was born, to the ruins of the convent where she died

Florence

Author : Richard J. Goy
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300219237
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Florence written by Richard J. Goy and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, millions of visitors travel to Florence to admire the architectural marvels of this famous Renaissance city. In this compact yet comprehensive volume, architect and architectural historian Richard J. Goy offers a convenient, accessible guide to the city’s piazzas, palazzos, basilicas, and other architectural points of interest, as well as pertinent historical details regarding Florence’s unique urban environment. Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this handbook is designed around a series of expertly planned walking tours that encompass not only the city’s most admired architectural sites, but also its lesser-known gems. Maps are tailored to each walking tour and provide additional references and insights, along with introductory chapters on the city’s architectural history, urban design, and building materials and techniques. Featuring a complete bibliography, glossary of key terms, and other useful reference materials, Goy’s guide will appeal both to travelers who desire a greater architectural context and analysis than that offered by a traditional guide and to return visitors looking to rediscover Florence’s most enchanting sites.

The Alps and the Rhine

Author : J. T. Headley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alps and the Rhine written by J. T. Headley and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Letters from Italy

Author : J. T. Headley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Letters from Italy written by J. T. Headley and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Art Lover's Guide to Florence

Author : Judith Testa
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501756745
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book An Art Lover's Guide to Florence written by Judith Testa and published by Northern Illinois University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No city but Florence contains such an intense concentration of art produced in such a short span of time. The sheer number and proximity of works of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Florence can be so overwhelming that Florentine hospitals treat hundreds of visitors each year for symptoms brought on by trying to see them all, an illness famously identified with the French author Stendhal. While most guidebooks offer only brief descriptions of a large number of works, with little discussion of the historical background, Judith Testa gives a fresh perspective on the rich and brilliant art of the Florentine Renaissance in An Art Lover's Guide to Florence. Concentrating on a number of the greatest works, by such masters as Botticelli and Michelangelo, Testa explains each piece in terms of what it meant to the people who produced it and for whom they made it, deftly treating the complex interplay of politics, sex, and religion that were involved in the creation of those works. With Testa as a guide, armchair travelers and tourists alike will delight in the fascinating world of Florentine art and history.

Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany 2017

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1631214365
Total Pages : 1097 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany 2017 written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 1097 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you'll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world's best gelato, and the company of friendly locals. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what's worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

"Women, Femininity and Public Space in European Visual Culture, 1789?914 "

Author : Temma Balducci
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351536583
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book "Women, Femininity and Public Space in European Visual Culture, 1789?914 " written by Temma Balducci and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on images of or produced by well-to-do nineteenth-century European women, this volume explores genteel femininity as resistant to easy codification vis-?is the public. Attending to various iterations of the public as space, sphere and discourse, sixteen essays challenge the false binary construct that has held the public as the sole preserve of prosperous men. By contrast, the essays collected in Women, Femininity and Public Space in European Visual Culture, 1789-1914 demonstrate that definitions of both femininity and the public were mutually defining and constantly shifting. In examining the relationship between affluent women, femininity and the public, the essays gathered here consider works by an array of artists that includes canonical ones such as Mary Cassatt and Fran?s G?rd as well as understudied women artists including Louise Abb? and Broncia Koller. The essays also consider works in a range of media from fashion prints and paintings to private journals and architectural designs, facilitating an analysis of femininity in public across the cultural production of the period. Various European centers, including Madrid, Florence, Paris, Brittany, Berlin and London, emerge as crucial sites of production for genteel femininity, providing a long-overdue rethinking of modern femininity in the public sphere.

Il Bel Centro

Author : Michelle Damiani
Publisher : Rialto Press
ISBN 13 : 8835880866
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Il Bel Centro written by Michelle Damiani and published by Rialto Press. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”