<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Italy is the world's 5th most visited country with 49 million visitors per year (Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2016), Tuscany is Italy's prime tourist destination; more than 7 Tuscan localities have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (Source: Hvs.com/ Hottraveldestination.com), Umbria hosted 542,000 international visitors in 2016 (Source: Statista.com), Around 3 million tourists from UK visit Italy every year (Source: Gov.uk), Rough Guides was the No. 3 travel guide publisher in 2016, worth £3.3 million (Nielsen Bookscan)<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Discover these spellbinding regions of central Italy with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to catch the Siena Palio, rent a villa in the Valnerina or explore the extraordinary art collection of Florence's Palazzo Pitti, <i>The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria</i> will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - <b>Independent, trusted reviews </b>written<b> </b>with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - <b>Full-colour maps throughout</b> - navigate the tight-knit alleys of central Florence or the winding roads of Chianti without needing to get online. - <b>Stunning images </b>- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - <b>Things not to miss </b>-<b> </b>Rough Guides' rundown of Tuscany and Umbria's best sights and experiences. <b>- Itineraries </b>- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - <b>Detailed regional coverage </b>- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Florence; Fiesole; Chianti; Prato; Pistoia; the Valdinievole; Lucca; Barga; the Orecchiella; Pisa; Livorno; Elba; The Maremma; Siena; San Gimignano; Volterra; Pienza; Montepulciano; Pitigliano; Arezzo; Cortona; Perugia; Lago Trasimeno; Gubbio; Assisi and the Vale of Spoleto; Spoleto and the Valnerina; Narni; Todi; Orvieto. <b>- Attractions include</b> Piano Grande; The Uffizi, Florence; Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto; Alpi Apuane; the Piero della Francesca trail; Chianti's vineyards; Parco Naturale Regionale della Maremma; Campo dei Miracoli, Pisa; Abbazia di Sant'Antimo and many more. - <b>Basics </b>- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities and more. - <b>Background information </b>- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, art and architecture, books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with <i>The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
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